Commodity & Trade Updates

Black Sea tensions are putting fresh pressure on global wheat supplies, with disruptions to Russian and Ukrainian exports creating risks for import-dependent markets across Africa.

The strategy combines Chinese expertise in high-yield hybrid rice with Brazilian agricultural technology and investment, reflecting Conakry’s wider push to modernize farming, improve productivity and reduce reliance on imported rice.

Nigeria is intensifying efforts to bridge the widening gap between domestic wheat production and surging consumption, even as imports remain the primary source of supply.

The new phase follows three previous stages of PAPRIZ that helped improve farmers’ technical skills, promote better cultivation practices and increase rice productivity.

The concern comes as the country remains heavily dependent on rice for food security, even as efforts continue to strengthen domestic production.