For decades, the global agricultural story has been framed as a success. Crop yields have risen, famine has declined in many regions, and food production has kept pace with rapid population growth.
Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture opened three new agrotech hubs across Nakuru, Eldoret, and Kisumu aimed at connecting small farmers to mechanisation solutions and mobile-based crop analytics.
Climate change is reshaping agriculture across East Africa, where erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts, and rising temperatures pose serious challenges.
Across Africa and Asia, smallholder farmers are increasingly tapping into the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools to boost yields and adapt to climate shocks. Traditionally underserved by extension services and often reliant on guesswork, farmers are now accessing low-cost
India and Africa are strengthening agricultural ties through seed diplomacy, with the Indo-African Seed Summit in Hyderabad emerging as a focal point. India’s Telangana state, which produces more than 60% of the country’s seeds, is sharing expertise and seed varieties with African
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India has been confirmed as the Chair of the Kimberley Process for the year 2026, bringing closure to an extended impasse over leadership within the global diamond certification body. The decision was reached by consensus among participating members, following months of negotiations after earlier bids failed to gain unanimous support. India will formally assume the chairmanship from January 1, 2026, after serving briefly as Vice-Chair in late 2025.
The Kimberley Process is a tripartite initiative involving governments, the diamond industry, and civil society, aimed at preventing the trade in conflict diamonds. India’s appointment marks its third tenure as Chair, underscoring its growing influence in the global diamond value chain. During its chairmanship, India is expected to prioritise governance reforms, strengthen compliance mechanisms, and advance discussions on transparency and traceability within the Kimberley Process framework.