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South Africa Agriculture & Food Security: South Africa’s 2025-26 summer grain and oilseed harvest is projected at 21.1m tonnes, with maize expected to hit a record 17.1m tonnes and soybeans 2.9m tonnes—boosting hopes for continued net maize exports in 2026-27. Fertiliser & Input Costs: Omnia, a major fertiliser and chemicals player, surged to a more than seven-year high on the back of higher fertiliser prices linked to Middle East disruptions, a reminder of how fast farm input costs can swing. Rural Finance: Ethiopia urged scaled-up financing for Africa’s rural transformation at IFAD14, stressing agriculture, climate resilience and rural finance as core to food security and stability. Digital Sovereignty in Agrifood: Ghana’s finance minister warned Africa risks “digital colonisation,” calling for investment in digital infrastructure so the continent captures more value from data and technology. Farm Credit for Smallholders: A new wave of agri-fintech is helping farmers build digital credit profiles—turning seed and repayment records into access to loans across countries like Ghana and Kenya. Climate & Water for Farming: Zambia’s Kafue Flats restoration push got a $9m GEF8 boost, targeting wetland resilience as droughts, floods and declining fish stocks strain farming livelihoods. Trade & Market Access: China will open coffee bean imports from 53 African countries under a zero-tariff scheme, potentially widening export opportunities for African growers.

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