The South African Farmers Development Association (SAFDA) says the situation is stabilising in the sugar cane industry in KwaZulu-Natal following the departure of foreign nationals who were cutting sugarcane before it is sent to local mills for processing. The agency, which mainly caters for emerging and black sugarcane farmers, admitted that the sector was slightly hit by the “Abahambe Campaign” which saw the repatriation of thousands of alleged illegal immigrants from countries such as Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe. Speaking in…

Shipments to African markets increase by 40 per cent in volume as demand grows across the continent Russia has significantly expanded its agricultural exports to African countries, with the value of shipments rising by 35 per cent in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier, as reported by Agroexpert, a TV BRICS partner. From January to May 2026, Russia supplied agricultural products worth around US$2.9 billion to more than 40 African countries. Export volumes increased…

Strong global demand and expanded market access drive Egypt’s agricultural export performance in 2026 Egypt’s agricultural exports have reached a historic milestone in 2026, with total shipments exceeding 5.8 million tonnes of agricultural products, as reported by Sada El-Balad, a TV BRICS partner. The increase comes as Egypt continues to strengthen production efficiency, improve export control systems and expand access to new destinations by meeting strict international standards for quality, food safety and agricultural inspections. Official export data showed that…

How are digitalisation and artificial intelligence transforming the global agricultural market? Who will control the new infrastructure of the agricultural sector – food producers or the owners of data and digital platforms? Read more in the TV BRICS article Agriculture is becoming one of the key areas of technological transformation in the Global South. Population growth, climate change, limited natural resources and the need to improve production efficiency are accelerating the adoption of digital technologies, artificial intelligence and automated systems.…

The country’s agricultural sector has recorded significant growth through modernisation, digital transformation and large-scale development projects⁠ Egypt has achieved notable progress in the development of its agricultural sector, with advances in production, exports and modern farming practices, according to Khaled Gad, spokesperson for the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. He noted the sector has undergone comprehensive transformation, benefiting farmers, expanding cultivated areas and strengthening the country’s agricultural capabilities, reports Sada El Balad, a partner of TV BRICS. Gad noted…

Professor at the BRICS Research Institute explains why scientific research and knowledge-sharing help farmers adapt to the impacts of climate change Effective support for farmers facing the impacts of climate change requires a comprehensive scientific foundation, including laboratory and field testing as well as socio-economic analysis. BRICS countries need to exchange successful agricultural practices more actively, while solutions for farmers should be developed on the basis of scientific research. This was stated by Phokela Maponya, Professor at the BRICS Research…

The government is ready to introduce agricultural technologies that will help support the sustainability of farms The Zimbabwean authorities have announced that they will support the use of new high-yield hybrid cotton seeds to develop the sector and boost smallholders’ incomes. This was reported by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS. The article notes that the average yield among smallholder farmers is around 0.5 tonnes per hectare, and the main focus is now on improving the quality of seed…

The plan involves deploying more than 1,800 agricultural advisers across the country to provide technical support and advice in this area The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has begun distributing 100,800 bags of fertiliser to 25,200 smallholder farmers in the states of Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi and Jigawa as part of the revamped Farm Input Support Programme (FISP) in Nigeria, according to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a partner of TV BRICS. This was announced by NADF Executive Secretary Mohammed…

Special attention should be paid to young people as the key driver of future global production and consumption The population of the BRICS countries, which accounts for 42 per cent of the world’s population, is becoming younger, making it essential to focus on youth in the development of the agricultural sector, as they represent the future of global production and consumption. This view was expressed by Oleg Kobyakov, Director of the Liaison Office with the Russian Federation of the Food…

Production reaches 154 million tonnes, part of an agricultural boom that also includes record yields for wheat and maize In a historic achievement for Indian agriculture, the country has overtaken China to become the world’s largest rice producer with a record harvest, according to a statement by India’s Minister of Agriculture, Shivraj Singh Chouhan. According to preliminary estimates from the ministry, reported by News9, a partner of TV BRICS, rice production reached a record 154.02 million tonnes in the 2025-26…