Post COVID-19 pandemic, consumer behavior across Africa has undergone a profound transformation. A heightened awareness of health and nutrition has driven demand for foods that not only nourish but also…
Category: GRAIN ,MILLING & COMMODITY TRADE
Modernizing Zambia’s Grain Value Chains: A National Imperative
By Agatha NayameDirector, Ammy Heinstain | Founder, Zambia Emerging Manufacturers and Food Processors Network Grain is the backbone of Zambia’s food security and a critical pillar in its economy from…
Kenya’s Maize Prices Hit 20th Month High Ahead of Harvesting Season.
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) revealed why maize prices in the country soared to a 20-month high Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe intervened to permit the duty-free importation of…
Argentina, China secure key commodities agreement
ARGENTINA’S exporters signed a letter of intent with China last week to ship around US$900 million worth of soybeans, corn and vegetable oil to China, adding momentum to Beijing’s attempts…
Algeria’s state grains agency, OAIC, recently purchased around 600,000 to 700,000 metric tons of milling wheat through an international tender.
The wheat was purchased at a price of approximately $244.50 per metric ton, cost and freight (c&f) included. The tender, which nominally sought 50,000 metric tons, is typical of Algeria’s…
First-of-Its-Kind Platts Milling Wheat Marker Released by S&P Global Commodity Insights
Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, has launched the daily Milling Wheat Marker (BSMWM00), effective June 2. The Milling Wheat Marker (MWM) represents the most competitive handysize vessel of…
Algeria tapping the global wheat market
Algeria is striving to be self sufficient in producing several cereals, including corn, barley and durum wheat. Photo: Algeria Press Service ALGERIA raided the global wheat coffers again last week,…
Harvesting Tomorrow: Foresight Fields of Millet and Sorghum in Southern Africa
From the Archives Mar 12, 2024, By Dr Abdularazak Ibrahim & Mrs Bridget Kakuwa-Kasongamulilo In Lusaka, forty-seven (47) stakeholders, including policymakers, scientists, farmer groups, youth, and women groups, gathered for…
FRA SETS MAIZE BUYING PRICE AT K340 FOR 2025 MARKETING SEASON
By Lukundo Nankamba The Food Reserve Agency -FRA- has set K340 as buying price for a 50kg bag of maize in the 2025 marketing season, an increase from last year’s…