Seed News

A selection of recent news on the seed industry across Africa.

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UN, June 4, 2026 | Gender Report on Innovate For Clean Agricultural Technologies Project | United Nations University
Vanguard News, June 1, 2026 | From abundance to scarcity: How climate change is hurting Nigerian farmers
The Reporter, May 26, 2026 | Cabinet Approves Agribusiness Companies Proclamation To Modernize Farming Sector | The Reporter Ethiopia
The Guardian, May 22, 2026 | Zimbabwe unveils confab to strengthen seed systems
CIMMYT, May 22, 2026 | Soil moisture retention through crop rotation and organic fertilizer application as a climate adaptation mechanism in rainfed agriculture of Ethiopia
MSN, April 21, 2026 | Fuel hikes hit Zimbabwe farmers, threaten food production
Food For Mzansi, April 20, 2026 | Backing women farmers can boost Africa’s agrifood systems
ENA Ethiopia, April 19, 2026 | PM Abiy Highlights Progress in Irrigated Maize as Ethiopia Pushes for Food Self-Sufficiency
Modern Ghana, April 16, 2026 | Women in Modern-Day Agriculture: From Hidden Contributors to Economic Powerhouses
My Joy Online, April 15, 2026 | Ghana, Netherlands deepen agricultural ties with New Seed Sector agreement
The Standard, April 12, 2026 | Boosting crops natural capabilities could help feed Zimbabwe
Kenya News Agency, April 9, 2026 | Kenya records significant increase in certified seed production – Kenya News Agency
Agri News, April 8, 2026 | Internationally Established Croplan Seed Brand Launches in South Africa
AgroNigeria, April 7, 2026 | Niger Targets Expanded Access to Improved Seeds, Establishment of Multiplication Centres
KBC Digital, April 7, 2026 | Why supporting youth-led agribusiness is key to Africa’s inclusive growth
Enviro News Nigeria, April 7, 2026 | TAAT convenes strategic meeting to accelerate agricultural transformation across Africa
Business Newsday Nigeria, April 2, 2026 | Quality seeds, effective policies can bridge Nigeria’s food production gaps – AFEX
The EU, March 31, 2026 | Closing the Gender Finance Gap: Boosting WomeninAg unlocks new opportunities for Women in Agriculture | EEAS
The Reporter, March 28, 2026 | The Silent Harvest: Maureen Miruka On Closing Africa’s Agri-Gender Gap
Fana Media Ethiopia, March 28, 2026 | Ethiopia’s fertile land driving abundant yields and sustainable growth: PM Abiy Ahmed
The Xinhua, March 26, 2026 | Feature: China-developed Juncao grass sows seeds of opportunities in Zimbabwe-Xinhua
KBC Digital, March 23, 2026 | Kagwe calls for more funding to support climate-smart agriculture
Punch NG, March 23, 2026 | Invest in Nigeria’s Climate-Smart Agricultural Sector
The Herald, March 22, 2026 | Agronomist Andrew Mushita honoured for conserving indigenous seed varieties
Fana Media Ethiopia, March 22, 2026 | Ethiopia Prioritizes Agricultural Mechanization to Transform Farming Sector: Minister
Eastleigh Voice, March 17, 2026 | MPs propose NCPB to take charge of distribution of subsidised seeds
Mongabay, March 9, 2026 | In Malawi, farmers rebuild soil and livelihoods through agroecology
Business Day, March 9, 2026 | Stakeholders push seed exchange, input subsidies to meet SDG hunger target
Business Newsday Nigeria, March 5, 2026 | An open market approach to full-scale adoption of genetically modified crops in Nigeria
Positive News, March 3, 2026 | Regenerative agriculture sows success in Kenya
World Resources Institute, February 24, 2026 | Solar Brings Long-Awaited Water to Ethiopian Farmers | World Resources Institute
Birr Metric, February 20, 2026 | Ethiopia Advances Maize and Soy Processing Capacity with Busa Gonofa Project
Global Agriculture, February 17, 2026 | Can Niassa’s Seed System Roadmap Become a Catalyst for National Food Security in Mozambique?
MSN, February 15, 2026 | Seedan pledges to deliver high-quality seeds to farmers
The Reporter Ethiopia, February 14, 2026 | Ethiopia’s Pivot To Markets: A New Vision For Food Security And Rural Prosperity
AgfundNews, February 13, 2026 | GrowPact bets on hybrid seedlings as Kenya’s rains fail again
Birr Metric, February 11, 2026 | Productivity Gains Fail to Turn Ethiopian Agriculture into Export Engine
The Biz Lens, February 9, 2026 | TARI, Egyptian firm forge strategic alliance to bolster Tanzania’s seed sector
The Guardian, February 7, 2026 | CSO charts Path for Gender-responsive climate action to empower rural women farmers
Africa Press Agency, February 7, 2026 | Nigeria reviews agricultural scheme as produce hits N2.31tn – Minister
Radio Nigeria, February 5, 2026 | Food Security: Stakeholders Converge On Abuja On Quality Seeds Production
Milling Middle East and Africa, February 5, 2026 | Mozambique expands farmer-led pigeonpea seed enterprises to boost income, exports
Business Day NG, January 28, 2026 | ProSeV data driven seed project targets higher yields across Nigeria
Vanguard News, January 28, 2026 | Foundation discloses plans to assist farmers make evidence-based seed choices
Punch NG, January 24, 2026 | Wrong Seed Varieties Are Reducing Farm Yields in Nigeria
Farmers Review Africa, January 22, 2026 | Low Maize Prices Bring Consumer Relief
United Nations Gambia, January 22, 2026 | Promoting inclusive food systems and gender equality in The Gambia
Ghanaian Times, January 18, 2026 | NASTAG cuts certified seed prices by up to 25%
MSN, January 16, 2026 | Kenya ruling secures smallholder farmers’ right to share traditional seeds
Star, January 16, 2026 | Kenya faces 33 million tonne feed deficits as counties push for climate-smart forage solutions
Hort Daily, January 16, 2026 | Nigeria: Sowing the seeds of agricultural transformation
CIMMYT, January 7, 2026 | Seeding Change Together: CIMMYT Strengthens Collaboration for Africa’s Seed Systems
African News Agency, January 7, 2026 | Rwanda : young innovators are redefining the future of agriculture
Farmers Review Africa, January 7, 2026 | Rwanda releases list of crop varieties officially approved for farming and commercial seed production
Agriland, January 4, 2026 | 2026 is International Year of the Woman Farmer
The Guardian, January 3, 2026 | We are positioning Nigerian women as drivers of food security, export growth
The Reporter, January 3, 2026 | Soil Health Is Key’: Scaling Conservation Agriculture To Safeguard Ethiopia’s Food Future
Capital News, January 1, 2026 | OPINION: How China–Kenya agri-tech is redefining African farming
Business Day NG, January 1, 2026 | The knowledge monopoly: Why Nigeria’s agricultural resilience depends on owning innovation
Farm and Dairy, December 31, 2025 | Farm and planet: Sipping on Kenya’s agriculture industry
EBC Ethiopia, December 1, 2025 | PM Abiy Ahmed Prioritizes Agriculture as ‘Stepping Stone’ for Prosperity Plan
Ecofin Agency, November 28, 2025 | Nigeria Rolls Out 2025-2030 Seed Strategy to Improve Farm Productivity
Bulawayo24News, November 27, 2025 | Police, producers declare war on counterfeit seed
All Africa, November 18, 2025 | Unleashing Africa’s Invisible Rock: Why Women Farmers Hold The Key To Food Security
Ghana Web, November 17, 2025 | Demeter Ghana Ltd and Hazera Seeds host Farmer Field Day to promote agricultural innovation
Ghana Business News, November 14, 2025 | Group calls for review of seed policy and ban on imports to boost local seed industry
Biz Community, November 13, 2025 | Why Africa’s food future depends on its women farmers?
FAO, November 11, 2025 | Zimbabwe scales digital and climate-smart innovations to build resilient agrifood systems
Bella Naji, November 10, 2025 | Planting Seeds, Growing Futures: How Sunbeth is Empowering Farmers and Women Across Nigeria
The Zimbabwean, November 9, 2025 | Tech-driven farming revolution transforms rural Zimbabwe
Kenyans.co, November 5, 2025 | CS Kagwe Calls for Treason Charges Against Individuals Selling Fake Seeds
The Eastleigh Voice, November 5, 2025 | Government targets illegal seed dealers in bold move to safeguard farmers from counterfeits
The Reporter, November 1, 2025 | Ethiopia’s Grains Hold The Key To A Sustainable Global Food Future, Sustainable Food Transformation
CIMMYT, October 24, 2025 | Empowering farmers through community seed entrepreneurship in Malawi
Ghana Web, October 24, 2025 | National Seed Trade Association of Ghana to host 6th seed business forum
Independent Newspaper Nigeria, October 24, 2025 | Farmers Get Improved Seeds To Ensure Food Security In Nasarawa
English News Africa, October 23, 2025 | Global genebanks deposit over 21,000 seed samples to Svalbard Vault-Xinhua
Ag Tech Navigator, October 23, 2025 | Arctic ‘doomsday vault’ welcomes Africa’s forgotten crops in historic seed deposit
CGIAR, October 23, 2025 | IITA strengthens partnerships to boost sustainable seed production for legumes and cereals – CGIAR
Business Day, October 14, 2025 | Field to famine: How poor seeds trap farmers in low harvest
Science Nigeria, October 14, 2025 | TELA Maize Transforming Lives Of Nigerian Farmers | Science Nigeria
Food For Mzansi, October 13, 2025 | Mastering seed germination: The key to a strong maize harvest
African Development Bank, October 13, 2025 | Seeds of Tomorrow: How Investment from the African Development Fund is Cultivating Zambia’s Future
Global Agricultural, October 11, 2025 | Ethiopia’s Agroecology Strategy Moves Forward with Expert Contributions
The Star, October 9, 2025 | State urged to intensify crackdown on fake seeds, agro-chemicals
CIMMYT, October 8, 2025 | Kenyan Farmer Unlocks New Opportunities Through breakthrough Improved Pigeonpea Variety – CIMMYT
The Mount Kenya Times, October 8, 2025 | Government To Produce Enough Certified Seeds To Eliminate Sub-Standard Ones
FAO, October 7, 2025 | Africa Pavilion – From Seeds to Foods Exhibition
The Herald, September 28, 2025 | Zim’s agricultural boom seeding industrialisation and sustainable growth
Newsday Zimbabwe, September 27, 2025 | Smallholder farmers hailed for protecting seed heritage
Ghana Web, September 25, 2025 | Seed traders back government action on grain surplus
All Africa, September 23, 2025 | Zimbabwe: New Wheat Varieties Launched to Boost Zimbabwe’s Food Security
TV Brics, September 23, 2025 | Ethiopia unveils new phytosanitary plan to strengthen agriculture and trade
Relief Web, September 19, 2025 | Gender and Food Security: How Displacement Can Disrupt Traditional Roles in Agriculture-Dependent Communities
The East African, September 19, 2025 | Why Kenya’s wheat farmers are ditching the crop
African Press Agency, September 16, 2025 | West Africa takes steps toward harmonised seed market
PressReader, September 16, 2025 | The Daily Times (Malawi) — September 16, 2025 edition
The New Times, September 15, 2025 | Rwandan farms go high-tech to fight drought
Business Ghana, September 12, 2025 | Ghana’s projected maize import growth could undermine local agriculture
KBC Digital, September 7, 2025 | Seeds of Change: Empowering Africa’s farmers through digital innovation
News Ghana, September 6, 2025 | African Seed Laws Under Scrutiny in New Podcast Episode | News Ghana
Daily Nation, September 5, 2025 | Young Kenyans turn to AI to grow food and fight climate change
Nile Post, September 4, 2025 | Kenyan Scientist and Nigerian Seed Innovator Win 2025 Africa Food Prize
The Elephant, August 29, 2025 | CLAIRE NASIKE AKELLO – Seeds of Discontent: Kenya’s Seed Law Undermines Farmers’ Resilience
The Herald, August 29, 2025 | New horticulture project sowing seeds of change
AgriTech, August 28, 2025 | AgriTech: Firm plants climate-smart seeds for higher yields
Environewsnigeria, August 18, 2025 | SEED CO promotes certified seeds for better yields – EnviroNews – latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy
New Vision, August 11, 2025 | Researchers call for partnerships to build…
Nile Post, August 10, 2025 | AGRA-Led Partnership Strengthens Early Generation Seed Systems in Africa
The Citizen, August 7, 2025 | Taiwan, Tanzania partner to boost hybrid seed research and agricultural training
Healthwise, August 1, 2025 | What happens when women can farm across borders? Liberia and Sierra Leone have the answer
Business NG, July 29, 2025 | NGO calls for more incentives for women in agriculture, mining
Financial Afrik, July 28, 2025 | AGRA launches a new seed system in six African countries
IPP Media, July 25, 2025 | Tanzania hailed for using indigenous seed varieties to ensure food security | The Guardian
MSN, July 25, 2025 | Women farmers receive certified seeds to enhance agricultural productivity
Bulawayo24 News, July 8, 2025 | Maize seed sales surge in Zimbabwe
Farmers Review Africa, July 7, 2025 | AGRA and FAO Launch US$580,000 Initiative to Transform South Sudan’s Seed Sector
CediRates, July 4, 2025 | Sahel nations unite under new agricultural seed alliance to strengthen food security
All Africa, July 3, 2025 | Seeds of Change: Zimbabwe’s Digital Fair Cultivates Next‑Gen Farming
ENA Ethiopia, July 3, 2025 | PM Abiy Says Significant Agricultural Gains Driving Ethiopia’s Economic Growth
Farmers Weekly Africa, July 1, 2025 | ‘South Africa is making strides against illegal seed practices’
FAO, June 30, 2025 | Mechanization drives climate-smart agriculture and gender equality in Zimbabwe’s Drylands
Cedi Rates, June 30, 2025 | Africa’s Digital Farming Ambitions Risk Leaving Women Behind
All Africa, June 29, 2025 | Uganda: ‘Women Key to Uganda’s Drive to Adopt Climate-Smart Agriculture’
KBC Digital, June 28, 2025 | Government scales up agricultural reforms to boost productivity, food security
Think Land Scape, June 27, 2025 | In Malawi, women and young people revive indigenous seeds
My Joy Online, June 27, 2025 | Scientists clamour for private investments in seed production at Researchers-Investors Summit
Graphic Online, June 16, 2025 | Promoting climate-resilient farming: Banda hosts indigenous seeds fair
The East African, June 13, 2025 | The critical role of scaling and commercialisation in agricultural technology transfer
MSN, June 12, 2025 | PFAG project sets to distribute certified seeds, inputs, organic fertilizers to 15,000 vegetable farmers
Pindula News, June 9, 2025 | Certified Maize Seed Must Now Be Treated Against Fall Armyworm
The Monitor, June 7, 2025 | Traditional seed testing techniques
The Nation, June 5, 2025 | Council urges use of tech to drive seed industry
Farmers Review Africa, May 28, 2025 | At African Development Bank Group 2025 Annual Meetings
AATF Science Nigeria, May 28, 2025 | Urgent Climate Action Needed To Address Agricultural Vulnerabilities
Farmers Review Africa, May 27, 2025 | Technology in the Agriculture sector in Africa is critical
Daily News, May 17, 2025 | New measures rolled out to shield farmers from fake seeds
IPP Media, May 16, 2025 | AGRA pledges to boost seed systems, support agricultural transformation
Gates Foundation, May 15, 2025 | Reviving Traditional Crops for Food Security in Africa
Nile Post, May 13, 2025 | AGRA Rallies Local Investments for African Agricultural Transformation Amid Shifting Dev’t Landscape
Voice of Nigeria, May 13, 2025 | NGO seeks awareness on improved cassava seeds
World Grain, May 9, 2025 | Ethiopia becoming more self-sufficient in wheat
My Joy Online, May 9, 2025 | Women In Sustainability Africa (WiSA) launched to accelerate closure of SDG gaps
Citi News, May 8, 2025 | Prof Kanton outlines six key systems to revive Ghana’s agricultural sector
Graphic Online, May 7, 2025 | Sowing seeds of sustainability path to food security
TRT Global, May 7, 2025 | African women sow survival strategies amid climate change
The Herald, April 29, 2025 | Farmers urged to adopt new seed varieties
Nature, April 17, 2025 | Sowing solutions: my quest to save Kenya’s maize from a devastating invader
Open PR, April 17, 2025 | Moringa Seeds Market Is Booming So Rapidly | Major Giants Moringa
CGIAR, April 17, 2025 | Unlocking the future of hybrid maize seed production: Rwandan seed companies visit IITA maize breeding research and Nigerian seed companies
Business Day, April 17, 2025 | Seed council catalyst for Nigeria’s food security revolution -NASC DG
Seed World, April 15, 2025 | Strengthening Africa’s Seed Certification: A Collaboration for Food Security
News Ghana, April 15, 2025 | Ghana Launches National Initiative to Deploy 5,000 Agricultural Experts to Farms
ENA, April 13, 2025 | Ethiopia’s Agriculture Sector Providing Immense Contribution to Country’s Overall Economic Growth
The Herald YouTube, April 13, 2025 | Kenyan farmers turn to indigenous seed varieties to enhance food security
Food for Mzansi, April 11, 2025 | Women in agriculture: Gender gap persists in commercial farming.
Voice of Nigeria, April 11, 2025 | Seeds, catalyst for Nigeria food security revolution – NASC reveals
NewTimes, April 10, 2025 | AgriHubs to power Rwanda’s food future
HortiDaily, April 9, 2025 | South Africa: Seeds answering to commercial growing challenges
Naro News, April 7, 2025 | Advancements in Uganda’s Seed Value Chain
Farmers Review Africa, April 4, 2025 | Kenya Approves 5.5M Bags of Yellow Maize Imports with 50% Duty Waiver to Ease pressure on white maize
Sci Dev Net, April 4, 2025 | Climate-proof seed trials yield results in Rwanda
Farmers Review Africa, April 3, 2025 | Women in Agriculture Hold the Key to Africa’s Food Security
Food for Mzansi, April 3, 2025 | Local seed supply key to Zambia’s food security
Newsday Zimbabwe, April 3, 2025 | Seed Co celebrates 85th anniversary amid calls for more investment in research and development
The Nation, March 30, 2025 | Federal govt shuts down 392 substandard seed companies
MSN, March 27, 2025 | Food security: NASC engages stakeholders to strengthen Nigeria’s seed system
World Grain, March 26, 2025 | Nigeria consuming more wheat, corn, rice and sorghum
All Africa, March 25, 2025 | Africa: Empowering Women in Agriculture – Breaking Barriers for a Thriving Future
Farmers Review Africa, March 25, 2025 | Africa has an opportunity to deliver on Net-Zero Agriculture
DW, March 24, 2025 | Simple solution helps Ethiopian farmers to cut food loss
HortiDaily, March 19, 2025 | Looking at the future of agriculture for Ethiopia
Farm Kenya Initiative, March 18, 2025 | New grain-sized seeds revolutionise Kenya’s potato farming landscape
Fresh Plaza, March 15, 2025 | Climate-resilient seeds boost Rwandan farmer yields
MSN, March 15, 2025 | Better yield: PBR cowpea, Tela maize farmers call for seed subsidy
CGIAR, March 3, 2025 | Case study: Demand-led seed system accelerates adoption of improved bean, sorghum, and groundnut varieties in Tanzania
Africa Science News, March 3, 2025 | Global seed industry leaders gather in Nairobi, highlight commitment to support a sustainable future for African agriculture
Capital Newsletter, March 3, 2025 | Ethiopia approves GMO Maize for commercial production
Relief Web, February 27, 2025 | Gender transformative change for climate action: Taking a gender transformative approach for resilient and sustainable agrifood systems – World
English News Africa, February 26, 2025 | African nations deposit indigenous seeds to boost crop diversity
Wandile Sihlobo, February 25, 2025 | Notes about what to come this week in SA grains markets | Wandile Sihlobo
HortDaily, February 25, 2025 | Dutch breeders, seed producers pay visit to Ghanaian greenhouse
Leadership Nigeria, February 25, 2025 | Corporate Control In Seed Sector Threatens Nigeria’s Food Sovereignty
The Star, February 21, 2025 | CS Mutahi to MPs: Kenya needs harshest penalties to tame fake seeds, fertiliser
English News Africa, February 18, 2025 | African gender experts meet in Kenya to elevate women’s role in agriculture, food systems
CIMMYT, February 13, 2025 | Transforming Nigeria’s sorghum seed system with the FCMSS approach
The Star, February 11, 2025 | How regions are contributing to agriculture sector in Kenya
TV BRICS, February 5, 2025 | Ethiopia unveils digital agriculture roadmap to drive sector transformation
Bulawayo24 News, February 5, 2025 | Zimbabwe’s seed certification scheme to be reviewed
The Chronicle, February 4, 2025 | Zimbabwe to review seed certification frameworks to align with global standards
The Guardian, January 31, 2025 | ‘All hands on deck to revitalise seeds sector’
The Nation, January 30, 2025 | Kenya banks on digital soil mapping project to address growing food security concerns
All Africa, January 28, 2025 | Rwanda: Govt Steps Up Fight Against Certified Seed Shortages
Fana Broadcasting System, January 28, 2025 | Ethiopia reaffirms unwavering commitment to global food security
CIMMYT, January 27, 2025 | Scaling Conservation Agriculture-based Sustainable Intensification in Ethiopia (SCASI): Empowering Farmers and Engaging Development Partners
CIMMYT, January 27, 2025 | Bridging the seed gap in Kenya with standard certified seed
How we made it in Africa, January 22, 2025 | Is this crop Nigeria’s next big agribusiness opportunity?
Agricultural Economics Times, January 22, 2025 | What is Nigeria attempting to learn from Zimbabwe’s agriculture?
Devdiscourse, January 21, 2025 | Mapping Mozambique’s Agriculture: Technology, Challenges, and the Road to Progress
The Conversation, January 20, 2025 | Kenya’s farmers have lots of digital tools to help boost productivity – how they can be made more effective
MSN, January 17, 2025 | Who can share seeds? As counterfeits hurt African farmers, it’s a growing question
Farmers Review Africa, January 17, 2025 | Agriculture stakeholders consortium to develop seed roadmap for Africa’s agricultural transformation through sustainable systems
How we made it in Africa, January 17, 2025 | Malawi: Entrepreneur unlocks agribusiness opportunities
ChimpReports, January 15, 2025 | VegeSeed Project to Boost Certified Seed Productions
TV Brics, January 13, 2025 | Ethiopia and Brazil strengthen agricultural and food security cooperation
Capital News, January 8, 2025 | Planting Seeds of Change: How Kenyan Youth Are Redefining Farming
Mwakilishi.com, January 6, 2025 | Kenya Set to Introduce GMO Maize After Public Consultation Period
Capital News, January 6, 2025 | Irrigated wheat: Over 2.7 million hectares of land covered with wheat seeds so far
CGIAR, January 5, 2025 | A smart—and smartly delivered—advisory service for Rwanda’s small-scale farmers
The Nation, January 5, 2025 | Ten major crops to grow for profit in Nigeria
Siasat Ethiopia, January 5, 2025 | Ethiopia earns over USD 216 million from horticulture exports
YouTube, January 4, 2025 | Nigeria launches program to accelerate agricultural export
The Herald, January 4, 2025 | Easi Seeds unveils maiden maize hybrids
CIMMYT, January 3, 2025 | South African white maize prices may remain high for some time. Here is why and the implications for consumers
News Day, November 14, 2024 | Who can share seeds? As climate change and counterfeits hurt Kenyan farmers, it’s a growing question