Brazil and South Africa have signed a Memorandum of Intent that marks a new stage in bilateral agricultural cooperation, with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and food security. This is reported by El Maipo, a partner of TV BRICS. The agreement was concluded on the sidelines of the G20 Agricultural Working Group meeting in Western Cape by South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen and Brazil’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Luiz De Alcantara Rua. The MoI sets…

TvZimbabwe has been recognised among the top six African nations excelling in agriculture, according to continental output data. This is reported by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS. Alongside South Africa, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, and Egypt, Zimbabwe is now counted among Africa’s leading producers of key crops. The country has emerged as a powerhouse in both tobacco and blueberry production. This year, Zimbabwe harvested a record 350 million kilogrammes of tobacco, surpassing last year’s 296 million kilogrammes, with…

Ethiopia has unveiled a new Phytosanitary Capacity Development Strategy (2026–2030) designed to modernise its agriculture sector and boost economic output, according to ENA, a partner of TV BRICS. Developed by the Ethiopian Agricultural Authority in collaboration with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the initiative was presented at a validation workshop in Addis Ababa. Driba Kuma, Director-General of the Ethiopian Agricultural Authority, said the strategy will act as a national roadmap for upgrading phytosanitary services, reducing crop losses from…

Zimbabwe has launched a US$1.4 billion agricultural investment drive aimed at transforming seven priority value chains, with the goal of boosting domestic food security and opening new export markets, according to The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS.  The announcement was made at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Dakar, Senegal, where officials outlined opportunities for global financiers to partner with the southern African nation. The initiative is part of the Zimbabwe Agriculture Food Systems and Rural Transformation Strategy, which…

Egypt intends to expand cooperation with Zimbabwe, with a particular focus on development and training in the field of public broadcasting, as well as cooperation in a number of strategic areas. This is reported by ZBC News, a partner of TV BRICS. This was announced by Egypt’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Salwa Mowafi, during a meeting with Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Jenfan Muswere in Harare. During the talks, the parties confirmed their desire to deepen bilateral ties, including…

Nigeria’s federal government has launched a new policy aimed at modernising agriculture and strengthening food security by building a robust, technology-driven agribusiness sector led by young people. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Senator Abubakar Kyari said the government is not only prioritising innovation in agriculture, but also ensuring that young people and women are at the heart of the transformation. This was reported by the Nigerian News Agency (NAN), a partner of TV BRICS. Speaking at a high-level policy…

Tunisia’s national grain collection reached approximately 11.78 million quintals by 31 July 2025, exceeding the average figures recorded over the past five years, according to a statement released by the Grain Office. This is reported by Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP), a partner of TV BRICS. Of the total quantity collected, 94 per cent (11.079 million quintals) were designated for domestic consumption, while 6 per cent (0.702 million quintals) were allocated for certified seed, marking a higher rate than those observed…

Egypt has dispatched its first export of locally developed, high-tech “mini tuber” potato seeds to Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Agriculture announced, according to Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. Mohamed El-Mensy, Head of the Central Administration of Agricultural Quarantine, noted that the shipment was in line with directives from the Ministry of Agriculture to strengthen domestic seed production and boost exports, as part of a wider strategy to expand Egypt’s role as a regional seed exporter. El-Mensy emphasised…

Government Communication Service disclosed that by 9:00 AM on 31 July, over 103 tree seedlings have already been planted across Ethiopia in a single day Green Legacy Initiative campaign. In the early hours of the morning, Ethiopia has witnessed millions nationwide turn out to break their own record by planting 700 million saplings from dawn to dusk in its Green Legacy Initiative. This is reported by ENA, a partner of TV BRICS. This year’s campaign, launched under the theme “Renewal…

Technological innovation in BRICS member states is reshaping global agricultural systems, offering powerful tools for sustainable farming and placing the group at the forefront of global food security efforts, as stated by Hossein Shirzad, an academic researcher from Shahid Beheshti University. According to an expert commentary published by Mehr News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS, BRICS nations are leading a transformation in agriculture through strategic investment in precision farming, biotechnology, and data-driven solutions. These advances enable more efficient use…