August 20, 2026

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From Field Demos to Tasting Kiosks: East-West Seed at Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibition 2026 in Tanzania

Zimbabwe tightens seed testing as climate change reshapes farming (The Herald)

August 19, 2026

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Zimbabwe - Government launches training on climate-smart crop varieties (The Herald)

Wheat science without borders: African breeders strengthen collaboration for better wheat

From research to decisions: What Zambia’s seed and grain sectors can teach us about evidence-informed policy

August 18, 2026

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Building climate-resilient agriculture through the Tanzania seed sector

International Seed Federation launches new webinar series to tackle illegal seed practices

August 17, 2026

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Tunisie - Saison céréalière 2026-2027 : les prix des semences de blé et d’orge fixés (Tunisie numérique)

August 14, 2026

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A new rapid test helping Ethiopian researchers stay ahead of a wheat disease threat

August 13, 2026

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Collecting Kenya’s opportunity crops: Searching for tomorrow’s solutions (Global Agriculture)

Empowering local actors for sustainable seed production in Liberia: EU-funded project and national partners hand over seeds and agri-machines to seed enterprises

August 12, 2026

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Kenyan govt receives applications for 69 new plant varieties ahead of planting season (Tuko)

The crop science myths that are threatening Africa’s food security (World Economic Forum)

Nigeria tackles low rice yields with $3.7 million seed investment from Japan (Agence Ecofin)

L'Institut togolais de recherche agronomique (ITRA) veut faire décoller le rendement du soja togolais 

August 10, 2026

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Madagascar - Semences de riz égyptiennes: le Centre national de recherche appliquée au développement rural (Fofifa) la direction de la Protection des végétaux (DPV) passent aux essais (NewsMada)

Rwanda - Stealing of protected crop varieties to attract Rwf100m fine under new law (AllAfrica)

August 7, 2026

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Investing in Africa’s Food Future: How CIMMYT and partners are cultivating the next generation of plant breeders

August 6, 2026

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Rapid progress towards rapid-cooking African bean

August 5, 2026

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AfricaRice strengthens strategic partnerships with leading Chinese research institutions to accelerate rice innovation in Africa

August 4, 2026

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Enza Zaden's Pumpkin Matters Field Days in South Africa - Pumpkin varieties that deliver quality and performance in every market

ICRISAT secures gene editing deployment license to strengthen small farms, farmer profitability across Asia, Africa

August 3, 2026

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Strong Pannar trial results despite a challenging season in Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal

South Africa - SANSOR and KISCH IP jointly issue a media release following the successful resolution of a case involving the unlawful advertising and sale of protected oats seed outside the authorised distribution chain

July 30, 2026

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Angola - Presidential decree establishes biosafety framework for genetically modified seeds

From proof of concept to practice: why Zimbabwe needs clear Seed Production Technology (SPT) guidelines now - CIMMYT-led SPT is ready to transform hybrid seed production, now Zimbabwe needs smart guidelines to move science into farmers’ fields

Tunisie - Semences 2026-2027 : prix, délais de paiement et nouvelles règles de distribution (Tunisie numérique)

July 29, 2026

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Pannar Seed's strong trial results despite a challenging season in Underberg

July 27, 2026

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Congo - Les préoccupations des agriculteurs bientôt intégrées dans la loi semencière (Ouragan)

July 24, 2026

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AfricaRice and AATF sign five-year partnership to accelerate rice self-sufficiency and improve farmer livelihoods across Africa