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SADC Food Security Push: South Africa’s Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen urged SADC to fast-track fertiliser reforms and harmonise rules, warning 58 million people remain food insecure and Foot-and-Mouth Disease is spreading across 11 member states. Nigeria Coffee Revival: Nigeria unveiled a 10-year coffee revival plan to rebuild the industry, boost processing and branding, and reposition the country for global competitiveness. Ghana-US Trade Mission: Ghana announced a major trade delegation to the United States (May 30–June 6) led by Ambassador Victor Smith, with agribusiness and logistics among priority sectors. Ghana Russia-Africa Summit: President John Dramani Mahama confirmed attendance at the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow on Oct 28–29, with Accra eyeing investment in agribusiness, energy and digital tech. Kenya Airways Efficiency Drive: Kenya Airways says it’s doubling down on operational efficiency, digital transformation and cargo expansion to protect long-term profitability. South Africa Input Costs & Rates: South Africa’s Reserve Bank raised rates and warned of possible “food shock” as higher input costs and El Niño risks bite farmers. Zimbabwe-Tanzania Tobacco Talks: Zimbabwe and Tanzania moved to strengthen tobacco cooperation amid falling global prices threatening growers’ livelihoods. Agri Finance for Farmers: PepsiCo’s Kgodiso Development Fund reported R246m approved for black agricultural entrepreneurs, including loans and agroprocessing support. Post-harvest Innovation: Freeze drying is gaining attention as a way to cut spoilage and extend shelf life for Africa’s food exports.

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Oyster farm insurance market seen hitting $1.72 billion by 2030

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Hydroponic farm tours market seen reaching $2.35B by 2030

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Olive grove insurance market seen reaching $1.87 billion by 2030

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Aquaculture disinfectants market seen reaching $2.23 billion by 2030

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Minister John Steenhuisen: Southern African Development Community Ministers of Agriculture and Food Security, Fisheries and Aquaculture ministerial session

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