Dikoloti Warns Farmers: FMD Controls Vital for EU Beef Access
Botswana's beef industry carries a quiet paradox. Its premium markets are not at home or even mostly in the region — they are in Europe, thousands of kilometres away, reachable only because the country has spent decades building a disease-control and traceability...
Demonstration centres: Where China’s agronomy meets Africa’s yield gap
Farming - Food Systems & Sustainability · Editorial By Moakanyi Magazine · China-in-Africa · June 2026 A demonstration centre is built to show what is possible. A smallholder field is where what is possible has to survive drought, credit gaps and a market price....
A tropical agriculture centre: research as the slow infrastructure of trade
Farming - Agritech & Innovation · Editorial By Moakanyi Magazine · China-in-Africa · June 2026 Ports and railways photograph well; a seed bank does not. Yet the longest-lasting infrastructure in agriculture is often the least visible: the research station that...
Grow, process, sell: the business chain Africa keeps leaving incomplete
Farming - Agribusiness & Value Chains · Editorial By Moakanyi Magazine · China-in-Africa · June 2026 The most valuable part of a cocoa bean is rarely the bean. It is the grinding, the butter, the bar, the brand, the steps that add the margin. Africa grows the raw...
Quarantine and paperwork: the unglamorous keys to Africa’s China market
Farming - Agribusiness & Value Chains · Editorial By Moakanyi Magazine · China-in-Africa · June 2026 Headlines about African farmers reaching Chinese consumers conjure images of avocados and chillies on supermarket shelves. The reality is quieter and more...
Cocoa is booming, coffee has slumped, and nearly 28 million Congolese lack enough food
First-quarter cocoa exports are running 39 per cent above 2024’s pace while coffee is far behind. Humanitarian agencies say nearly 28 million people face acute food insecurity, because roads decide who eats.
Congo’s food economy in May 2025: cocoa exports up 23.5 per cent, 28 million people hungry
Cocoa exports rose 23.5 per cent in 2024 and arabica gained 15 per cent this year, yet 28 million Congolese face acute food insecurity. The constraint is access to markets, not the capacity of the soil.
Congo’s food economy: 27.7 million hungry, and a payment chain that stopped in the east
The IPC projects 27.7 million Congolese in acute food insecurity for early 2025, including 10.3 million in four eastern provinces. Food prices in Kinshasa were stable in April; where banks closed, the chain broke.
Congo’s hunger count hit a record as coffee prices rose: the access gap
The WFP counted 27.7 million Congolese in acute food insecurity on 27 March 2025 while arabica rose 24 per cent in three months. The BCC’s data show that access, not output, is the constraint.
Arabica up 22 per cent while Goma’s beans rose 60: Congo’s food market gap
Coffee prices rose 22 per cent between December and 21 February 2025, but Goma’s staples nearly doubled as routes closed and banks shut. Congo’s food potential depends on roads and cash.
Congo’s food paradox: 70 per cent of workers farm, 25.6 million go short of food
About 70 per cent of Congolese work in agriculture, yet 25.6 million faced acute food insecurity in late 2024. Roads, storage and eastern supply lines, not soil, decide who eats.
How to Monetize Rural Land in Southern Africa
Rural land in Southern Africa holds untapped potential for economic development and wealth creation. With proper planning and innovative approaches, landowners can transform their properties into profitable ventures while contributing to local economies. This article...
The Great Green Wall is an African-led movement with an epic ambition to grow an 8,000km natural wonder of the world across the entire width of Africa.
A decade in and roughly 15% underway, the initiative is already bringing life back to Africa’s degraded landscapes at an unprecedented scale, providing food security, jobs and a reason to stay for the millions who live along its path. The Wall promises to be a...
The Importance of Accurate Valuation for Biological Assets in Farming
In the ever-evolving world of agribusiness, biological assets—such as livestock, crops, and other living organisms—play a pivotal role in the financial health of the business. Unlike traditional assets, biological assets are dynamic, growing and changing in value over...
Smart Agriculture: How Technology is Revolutionizing Farming in Namibia
Explore how smart agriculture is revolutionizing farming in Namibia, with innovations like IoT, AI, and precision irrigation driving sustainability and productivity.
Vaccinate, Don’t Depopulate: A Humane Approach to FMD
During a May 2024 foot-and-mouth outbreak, Botswana authorities chose to vaccinate cattle rather than cull them, easing farmer anxieties while raising vaccine and monitoring needs.
Border Fence Demanded to Protect Premium Beef Market
Livestock producers near the South African border urged government in April 2024 to build a 200 km fence to block cross-border foot-and-mouth transmission and protect EU beef exports.
The Impact of Climate Change on Southern Africa’s Agriculture
Explore how climate change impacts Southern Africa’s agriculture and discover sustainable solutions for building resilience and ensuring food security.
Innovative Irrigation Techniques for Small-Scale Farmers
Explore innovative irrigation techniques for small-scale farmers, including drip irrigation, rainwater harvesting, and smart irrigation technology for sustainable farming.
Innovative Irrigation Techniques for Small-Scale Farmers
Explore innovative irrigation techniques for small-scale farmers, including drip irrigation, rainwater harvesting, and smart irrigation technology for sustainable farming.