Agriculture

Ethiopia Unveils Phytosanitary Strategy to Strengthen Agriculture Yields and Exports Ethiopia has launched its Phytosanitary Capacity Development Strategy (2026–2030) to modernize agriculture and strengthen its resilience against plant pests. Developed with support from FAO and the Standards and Trade Development Facility, the strategy will enhance legislation, infrastructure, capacity building, and…

Ethiopia Opens Post-Harvest Management and Mechanization Center to Reduce Food Loss and Strengthen the Agriculture Sector Ethiopia has launched a Post Harvest Management and Mechanization Center, developed by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) with Austrian funding, to provide effective and affordable solutions across agricultural value chains. The center…

Kenya Secures US Market Access and Investment Partnerships to Strengthen Agricultural Exports Kenya has secured new opportunities to expand its agricultural exports to the US following a trade mission led by Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe. A key outcome was a deal with the United States Africa Trade Desk, which pledged…

Ethiopia Unveils INVEST Platform to Boost Oilseed and Sorghum Production Ethiopia introduced its INVEST platform at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2025 in Dakar, spotlighting major opportunities in both oilseed and sorghum value chains. Backed by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and national experts, the…

Kenya’s Agriculture Sector Boosts Exports and Jobs, Signaling Strong Growth in 2025 Kenya’s agriculture sector is showing strong confidence in 2025, with 20% of agricultural firms planning to expand their workforce, up from 16% in May, according to the Central Bank of Kenya’s July Market Perceptions Survey. This optimism is…

Sustainable Farming Revives Yields in Ethiopia as Regional Program Strengthens Food Security Ethiopia’s agriculture sector remains the backbone of its economy, contributing 44% of GDP and employing 80% of the population. Despite challenges like land degradation, small landholdings, and limited access to fertilizers, the country has made notable strides, particularly…