Algeria excludes french wheat from import tender
Algeria has banned French wheat imports in a recent tender, citing diplomatic tensions with France over the Western Sahara dispute.
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Rare deluge turns Sahara into water wonderland
A rare deluge of rainfall in the Sahara Desert has brought relief to drought-stricken regions in Morocco and Algeria, but has also caused flooding and damage to crops.
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Egypt aims to cut wheat imports by one million tons
Egypt’s government is seeking to reduce its reliance on wheat imports by introducing corn and sorghum flour into bread production.
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Farmers in Ivory Coast optimistic about upcoming cocoa season
Dry weather and high moisture content have created favorable conditions for cocoa development in Ivory Coast.
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Malawi tobacco sales surge despite drought
Malawi’s tobacco sales increased by 40% in the 2024 selling season, defying the impact of an El Niño-induced drought.
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Ghana prepares for EU deforestation ban with cocoa traceability
The new traceability system is a key component of the country’s efforts to comply with the EU’s deforestation law.
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South African potato prices soar due to frost damage
A frost in Limpopo, South Africa, has damaged potato crops, leading to a 15% increase in potato prices nationwide.
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Rising food prices push millions into hunger in Nigeria
Over 31.8 million Nigerians are facing acute food insecurity due to security challenges and the removal of fuel subsidies, according to a recent study.
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Drought forces Ghana to halt grain exports
Ghana has temporarily banned the export of grains due to near-drought conditions that have disrupted crop production in the West African nation.
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Below-average rains hinder Ivory Coast’s cocoa harvest
Despite abundant pods on trees, Ivory Coast’s cocoa harvest is starting slowly due to below-average rainfall.
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