Industry Dynamics

The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele, on Monday said the recent measures announced by the apex bank to revive the Cotton, Garment and Textile sector was well thought out to reposition the sector for job creation and economic growth.

Avocado products are expected to land in China soon, thanks to an initiative led by the Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture.

According to data from the World Bank, Ghana's economic growth rate in 2017 is almost double that of 2016, and its growth strength continues into 2018.

This year, Egypt might surpass Spain on the list of the biggest orange exporters, as was announced in 2018. Because of this, the North African country threatens the dominant position of Spain on the European market.

Citrus growers from southern Africa will export a record nearly 137 million boxes of citrus fruits to more than 100 countries this year.

Vera Onyeaka-Onyilo, the knowledge management and communications advisor for the Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP), told local media the initiative would be rolled out across the rest of the country following the success of its pilot programme.

The Government of Uganda has issued a ban on the production of alcohol in sachets with effect from March 31, 2019, which states “The sale/trade of alcohol in sachets is banned with effect from May 30, 2019 and no one is expected to sell alcohol in sachets after this date.”

A global cocoa surplus is expected in the 2018/19 season, Informa’s Agribusiness intelligence has said, with record production driven by favourable weather in West Africa.

The Zimbabwean government has announced new plans, including land use rights review programs and agricultural crop subsidies to expand agricultural production, which may significantly increase demand for seeds, fertilizers and pesticides.