All posts tagged "Africa"

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  Rice News in English

  Rice-growing tropical regions to feel effects of El Niño

  Developing El Niño conditions are expected to bring drier weather to tropical regions during late 2026, threatening rice, sugarcane, coffee and cocoa...

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  Wheat News in English

  Canada seeks bigger share of Africa’s wheat import market

  Canada sees Africa as a major growth market for wheat exports due to rising population, urbanization and incomes. Canada exported 5 million...

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  127

  Wheat News in English

  West, Central Africa push wheat revolution

  West and Central Africa produce only 1–1.3 million tonnes of wheat annually, leaving the region heavily import-dependent despite rising demand. Regional stakeholders...

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  English

  How the “Russian grain trap” undermines political stability in Africa

  A study finds African dependence on Russian wheat increases political instability due to supply concentration and export volatility, especially after 2022. Russia’s...

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  393

  Maize News in English

  AI Tool Makes “Invisible Enemy” Visible, Tackling Aflatoxin Risk in Africa’s Maize

  An AI-powered Aflatoxin Early Warning System (A-EWS) predicts maize contamination hotspots in East Africa using satellite and historical data. Developed by IITA...

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  Wheat News in English

  Demand for wheat is growing in Africa and the world’s top exporters of the crop are ready to compete

  Global wheat trade is down 10% in 2024–25, but sub-Saharan Africa’s imports rose 7%, driven by population and income growth. Canada, a...

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  Wheat News in English

  Africa sees growing wheat demand

  Sub-Saharan Africa’s wheat imports rose 7% in 2024–25, defying a global decline. The USDA reports the region bought 30 million tonnes, up...

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  Rice News in English

  West Africa rice importers decrease purchases amid oversupply, low demand

  Rice importers in West Africa have reduced purchases due to low demand and price instability, compounded by an oversupply in early 2025....

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  Edible Oil News in English

  BN Group to invest $1 billion in Africa to expand edible oil business

  BN Group has announced a USD 1 billion investment to expand its operations across Africa, including three manufacturing plants and palm plantation...