Africa
Find insights on key economic developments and food and agribusiness in Africa.
Climate change redefines suitability and resilience in global arabica coffee production
From Brazil to Ethiopia, climate change is reshaping where arabica coffee thrives, forcing the coffee supply chain to rethink sourcing, resilience, and long‑term supply.
Global fertilizer markets feel impact of conflict in the Middle East
The current conflict in the Middle East is disrupting global fertilizer markets, raising prices and tightening supply across global agriculture.
Exclusive Global beef quarterly Q1 2026
Tightening global beef supplies and China’s introduction of import quotas are set to reshape global trade flows and increase price volatility throughout 2026.
Global greenhouse update 2026
Governments’ growing focus on self-sufficiency, climate risks, and steady tech advances are influencing greenhouse investment patterns and crop strategies worldwide.
Exclusive Taking East African floriculture to the next level
Kenya’s floriculture sector is growing fast, tackling risks and sustainability through diversification, digitalization, and global collaboration.
Exclusive Global poultry quarterly Q1 2026: Another bullish year for poultry, but with more market volatility
The outlook for the global poultry industry remains strong for 2026, with another year of robust growth of around 2.5%. Operational excellence should be a major focus.
Exclusive Blueberry update 2025: Unlocking demand to match expanding supply
Blueberry demand continues to grow globally as supply diversifies. Snacking trends, and industry shifts toward scale, genetics, and year-round supply shape the future.
Exclusive Global beef trade closes the 2020s with rising demand, more limited supply, and persistent volatility
Global beef trade has grown by 14% over the last five years, reaching nearly 13m metric tons in 2024. RaboResearch expects this growth to continue.
Table grape update 2025: Global production and exports back on the growth track
Global table grape exports hit a record in 2024/25, driven by Peru and China, with rising demand for green seedless grapes and growth in Southeast Asia.
Exclusive Climate change leads to global volatility in olive oil production and prices
Olive oil supply has become increasingly unstable over the past decade. The key challenge for orchards will be to adapt to changing conditions as volatility grows.
Exclusive Hooked on scarcity: Navigating aquafeed nutrition amid looming marine ingredient shortages
As the volume of high-value species increases and the aquaculture industry adopts more intensive farming practices, finding novel feed sources will be essential in securi
Exclusive Global egg industry outlook 2035: Long-term egg market and investment perspectives
The global egg market is set to expand by 22% by 2035, with emerging markets, new consumer trends, and supply chain innovation shaping industry growth and investment.
