Agritech Insights

Join us as we explore topical issues in the Agricultural industry and digital solutions driving change in Africa’s agriculture.

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Mon Aug 04 2025 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 4th August 2025

Welcome to the First week of August, 2025. As August kicks off, Nigeria’s agricultural commodity markets continue to adjust to mid-season realities. While local supply flows remain consistent for several crops, traders are navigating shifting buyer behavior and competitive pressure from imported grain commodities. Weather variations and logistical costs are also shaping commodity movements across regional hubs, with planting still active in many rural zones.

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Mon Jul 28 2025 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 28th July 2025

Welcome to the Fourth Week of July, 2025. As July draws to a close, Nigeria’s agricultural commodity markets remain marked by fluctuations driven largely by internal seasonal factors and external market pressures. While local production is gradually adjusting to mid-season harvest patterns, other external factors, such as exportation, continue to impact local demand, price sensitivity, and purchasing behavior.

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Wed Jul 23 2025 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
23rd July 2025

Welcome to the Third Week of July 2025. Nigeria’s agricultural markets continue to evolve as the wet season progresses. Mid-July finds traders, farmers, and processors navigating fluctuating supply conditions, planting-related movements, and macroeconomic pressures. Notably, the recent surge in commodity imports is subtly reshaping local demand patterns, particularly for grains such as rice and maize.

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Thu Jul 17 2025 - 2 mins read

Educational Resources
Why Technology Is Africa’s Best Bet for Agricultural Transformation

Let’s stop romanticizing “African agriculture” as a sleeping giant waiting to be awakened by seeds and sunshine. The truth? The system isn’t asleep. It’s broken, splintered into silos where farmers grow food they can’t move, aggregators chase supply that’s not mapped, and buyers navigate blind through a chaotic landscape.

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Fri Jul 04 2025 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Q2 2025 Commodity Pricing Update

The second quarter of 2025 has been a period of significant price fluctuations in Nigeria's agricultural commodity markets. The period was characterized by diverse market dynamics, seasonal factors, and shifts in supply and demand. Across various states and markets, commodity prices showed a wide range of movements.

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Mon Jun 23 2025 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 23rd June 2025

Welcome to the Fourth Week of June, 2025. As June draws to a close, Nigeria’s agricultural landscape is experiencing both momentum and fragility.

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Thu Jun 19 2025 - 2 mins read

Educational Resources
How Insecurity Threatens Food Systems

Every planting season begins with hope: hope rooted in the promise of growth, nourishment, and stability. But that hope is being threatened, not by pests or poor soil, but by the shadow of conflict. As farmers ready their fields and communities work to sustain themselves, conflict tears through their efforts, leaving uncertainty where there should be promise.

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Tue Jun 17 2025 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 16th June 2025

Welcome to the Third Week of June, 2025. June is unfolding with heightened activity across Nigeria’s agricultural landscape. Farmers are fully engaged in planting while markets begin to reflect shifting priorities. The mood in key markets is one of quiet urgency, as traders navigate weather disruptions, input costs, and early demand signals while recalibrating for the new season. It’s a period of careful decision-making.

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Wed Jun 11 2025 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 10th June 2025

Welcome to the Second Week of June, 2025. With the rains now more established across key agricultural belts, the growing season is shifting into full gear.

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Mon Jun 02 2025 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 2nd June 2025

Welcome to the First Week of June, 2025. As the rains begin to settle in across much of the country, the farming season is officially underway. Fields are being prepared, seeds are going into the ground, and traders are paying close attention to both the skies and the markets. It’s a transitional time, one that often sets the tone for what the months ahead might bring.

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Tue May 27 2025 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly price Update- 26th May 2025

Welcome to the Fourth Week of May, 2025. As May winds down, the pulse of the market is getting sharper. Across Nigeria’s key producing regions, traders and buyers are adjusting their strategies.

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Mon May 19 2025 - 2 mins read

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Weekly Price Update- 19th May 2025

Welcome to the Third Week of May, 2025 We’re halfway through May, and across the major farming states, the markets are moving. It’s that time of year when traders, farmers, and buyers are watching the numbers closely, feeling out the mood of the market as we edge closer to the lean season.

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Mon May 12 2025 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 12th May 2025

Welcome to the Second Week of May, 2025. As we move deeper into May, the agricultural markets across Nigeria’s key farming states are responding to early-season planting, shifting demand, and broader economic factors.

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Wed May 07 2025 - 2 mins read

Educational Resources
The True Cost of Nigeria’s Wet-Season Farming Dependency

It’s May, and across Nigeria, the rains are returning. In the fields, farmers are busy. The planting season is in the air. Markets are buzzing with new expectations. The wet season, once again, brings life and the illusion of agricultural stability.

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Tue May 06 2025 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 5th May 2025

Welcome to the First Week of May, 2025. As we enter the first week of May 2025, commodity prices across the major farming states continue to reflect varying trends. Some markets show signs of recovery, while others remain under pressure, influenced by local demand, availability, and trade sentiment.

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Mon Apr 28 2025 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 28th April 2025

Welcome to the Fourth Week of April, 2025. As we wrap up April 2025, commodity prices across the major farming states are shifting once again. The market shows a mix of slight recoveries and continued pressures depending on the commodity and location.

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Tue Apr 22 2025 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 21st April 2025

Welcome to the Third Week of April, 2025. As we move into the third week of April 2025, we see many shifts in commodity prices across different regions. Some crops are seeing steady demand while others are dropping in price, pointing to changing supply levels and buyer activity across states.

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Mon Apr 14 2025 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 14th April 2025

Welcome to the Second Week of April 2025. As we progress in mid-April 2025, significant shifts have occurred in commodity prices across various regions. This week’s market dynamics reflect a mix of short-term volatility and longer-term downward trends, particularly in staples such as maize and sorghum. Below are the key insights drawn from recent field data.

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Mon Apr 07 2025 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 7th April 2025

Welcome to the First Week of April 2025. As we enter the first week of April 2025, there are notable shifts in commodity prices across various regions. Below are the key highlights:

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Thu Apr 03 2025 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Quarter 1 2025 Price Insight

The first quarter of 2025 presents a mixed landscape for commodity prices, with specific products commanding higher prices due to demand or market conditions. Although our focus will be on some key commodities, we would like to provide a general overview of price movements for various commodities.

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Mon Mar 24 2025 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 24th March 2025

Welcome to the Fourth Week of March 2025. We are seeing some interesting changes in commodity prices across different areas. Here are the highlights:

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Mon Mar 17 2025 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 17th March 2025

Welcome to the Third Week of March 2025. We are observing a notable fluctuation in commodity prices across various regions. Below are the highlights:

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Mon Mar 10 2025 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 10th March 2025

Welcome to the Second Week of March 2025. We are observing a notable fluctuation in commodity prices across various regions. Below are the highlights:

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Fri Mar 07 2025 - 2 mins read

Educational Resources
Women Innovating for a Sustainable Future

Across Africa’s agricultural landscapes, women are the silent architects of food security, responsible for nearly 60–80% of the continent’s food production. Yet, they remain disadvantaged regarding land ownership, finance, training, and technology access.

By Mary Uyo Apeh

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Mon Mar 03 2025 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 3rd March 2025

Welcome to the First Week of March 2025! We are observing notable fluctuations in commodity prices across various regions. Below are the highlights:

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Mon Feb 24 2025 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 24th February 2025

Welcome to the Fourth Week of February 2025. We are observing notable fluctuations in commodity prices across various regions. Below are the highlights:

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Mon Feb 17 2025 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 17th February 2025

Welcome to the Third Week of February 2025 We are observing a notable fluctuation in commodity prices across various regions. Below are the highlights:

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Fri Feb 14 2025 - 2 mins read

Educational Resources
The Path to a Thriving Agricultural Market

A farmer in Kano stands beside his harvested sesame, wondering where to sell it. In Lagos, a food processor struggles to secure quality soybeans to meet production demand. Meanwhile, a European buyer is searching for Nigeria’s renowned honey beans but struggles to connect with the right suppliers.

By Mary Uyo Apeh

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Mon Feb 10 2025 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 10th February 2025

Welcome to the Second Week of February 2025 We are observing a notable fluctuation in commodity prices across various regions. Below are the highlights:

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Mon Feb 03 2025 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 3rd February 2025

Welcome to the First Week of February 2025 We are observing a continued decline in commodity prices across various regions. Below are the highlights:

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Mon Jan 27 2025 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 27th January 2025

Welcome to the Fourth Week of January, 2025 We are observing a continued decline in commodity prices across various regions. Below are the highlights:

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Tue Jan 21 2025 - 2 mins read

Agriarche in the News
Turning It Up 10x: Agriarche’s Bold Vision for 2025

As we embark in 2025, it’s a moment to celebrate progress, resilience, and ambition. Imagine this: a farmer in northern Nigeria who, just a year ago, struggled to access inputs and reliable markets now seamlessly manages her farming business using the Kasuwa platform. Or the aggregator who can now monitor commodity prices in real time and secure logistics without leaving his community.

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Mon Jan 20 2025 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 20th January 2025

Welcome to the third week of January 2025. As we analyze the current market conditions, here are key highlights regarding commodity prices and regional trends.

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Mon Jan 13 2025 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 13th January 2024

Welcome to the Second Week of January 2024. As we move further into January, the commodity prices are still changing. Here’s an overview of what’s happening this week across different regions

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Tue Jan 07 2025 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 7th January 2025

Welcome to the First week of January, 2025. Various factors continue to influence commodity prices across different states, including seasonal changes and local supply dynamics. The current landscape reveals both opportunities and challenges for producers and traders alike.

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Mon Dec 30 2024 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 30th December 2024

As we wrap up December 2024, the holiday season affects how consumers behave, leading to price changes across different markets. Right now, the commodity market has both opportunities and challenges.

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Mon Dec 23 2024 - 1 mins read

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Weekly Price Update- 23rd December 2024

Welcome to the Fourth week of December 2024. The holiday season typically brings about shifts in consumer behavior, leading to fluctuating prices in various markets. The commodity market is seeing a mix of opportunities and challenges

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Tue Dec 17 2024 - 2 mins read

Educational Resources
The Hidden Journey of Your Holiday Feast

The holidays are here! Twinkling lights, cheerful music, and—most importantly—tables overflowing with delicious food. Behind each bowl of pepper soup and jollof rice is an unknown tale.

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Mon Dec 16 2024 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Upadte- 16th December 2024

Welcome to the Third week of December 2024. Prices continue to fluctuate as we approach the festive season, presenting both opportunities and challenges in the commodity market. Below is an overview of this week’s trends across various regions:

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Mon Dec 09 2024 - 1 mins read

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Weekly Price Update- 9th December 2024

Welcome to the Second week of December 2024. Prices are fluctuating as we near the festive season, presenting both opportunities and challenges in the commodity market. Below is an overview of this week’s trends across various regions:

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Mon Dec 02 2024 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 2nd December 2024

Welcome to the first week of December 2024. Prices continue to shift as we approach the festive season, creating opportunities and challenges in the commodity market. Here’s a snapshot of this week’s trends across regions:

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Thu Nov 28 2024 - 2 mins read

Industry Insights
The Bounty of Nigeria: Unpacking the Harvest Season

Picture this: golden fields of maize stretching to the horizon, bustling markets brimming with fresh yams, and the rich aroma of cassava processing filling the air. It’s harvest season in Nigeria, when the soil’s generosity takes center stage, fueling the economy, filling plates, and inspiring cultural celebrations nationwide.

By Mary Uyo Apeh

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Mon Nov 18 2024 - 1 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Commodity Price Analysis- 18th November 2024

This week's market shows varied price movements across commodities, with notable changes in sorghum, soya beans, and select maize markets.

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Mon Nov 11 2024 - 2 mins read

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Weekly Price Update- 11th November 2024

The commodity markets demonstrated significant volatility this week, with notable price movements across various commodities and regions.

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Mon Nov 04 2024 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 4th November 2024

Welcome to the first week of November 2024. Prices for the month have been quite unstable prices mostly dipping, Let's take a closer look at the trends shaping this week's commodity market across different regions. Here are the highlights:

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Mon Oct 28 2024 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 28th October 2024

Welcome to the final week of October 2024 Prices for the month have been quite unstable prices mostly dipping, Let's take a closer look at the trends shaping this week's commodity market across different regions. Here are the highlights:

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Mon Oct 21 2024 - 1 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 21st October 2024

Welcome to the fourth week of October 2024. Let's take a closer look at the trends shaping this week's commodity market across different regions. Here are the highlights:

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Mon Oct 14 2024 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 14th October 2024

Welcome to the second week of August 2024. Let’s check out the latest commodity price trends across the markets and regions. Here’s what’s notable this week:

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Mon Oct 07 2024 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 7th October 2024

Welcome to another week of market insights as we review the price behavior of last week the first week of October 2024. Let’s look at the trends for key commodities across different regions. Here's a summary of market data and what it means for your trading strategies:

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Mon Sep 30 2024 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 30th September 2024

Welcome to another week of market insights for the last week of September 2024. Let’s take a look at the trends for key commodities across different regions. Here's a summary of this week’s market data and what it means for your trading strategies:

By Mary Uyo Apeh

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Mon Sep 23 2024 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 23rd September 2024

Welcome to another wonderful week, Let’s break down this week’s commodity market trends based on the latest data.

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Mon Sep 09 2024 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 9th September 2024

Welcome to the latest commodity market analysis! Let’s break down the key price movements and availability trends for the week.

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Mon Sep 02 2024 - 2 mins read

Industry Insights
Weekly Price Update- 2nd September 2024

Welcome to the first week of September 2024! Detailed Analysis of Percentage Price Changes (Per kg)

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Mon Aug 19 2024 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 19th August 2024

Welcome to the third week of August 2024! Detailed Analysis of Percentage Price Changes (Per kg)

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Mon Aug 12 2024 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 12th August 2024

Welcome to the second week of August 2024! Check out this week’s commodity market trends, where we see some interesting movements across various regions. Here's what you need to know:

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Mon Aug 05 2024 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 5th August 2024

Weekly Commodity Price Analysis Welcome to another week of insights into the agricultural commodity market. This week’s data provides a detailed look at price fluctuations, availability, and market dynamics across various regions.

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Mon Jul 22 2024 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 22nd July 2024

Welcome to another week of updates in the agricultural commodity market! This week has seen some interesting changes in prices across various commodities.

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Mon Jul 15 2024 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 15th July 2024

Welcome to another week of updates in the agricultural commodity market! This week has seen some interesting changes in prices across various commodities.

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Mon Jul 08 2024 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 8th July 2024

Welcome to another insightful week in the agricultural commodity space, this week has shown increased activity in the market, reflecting on the increased prices across several commodities. Paddy rice experienced a negative price change last week in Biliri at -3.36% and Ikpayongu at -6.82%, seeing places like Pambegua having a price change of 7.69% and Mubi at 1.43 while Kumo maintained its price from last week and Kano had 0.69%.

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Mon Jul 01 2024 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 1st July 2024

Welcome to another insightful week in the agricultural commodity space, this week has shown increased activity in the market, reflecting on the increased prices across several commodities. Paddy rice experienced mostly negative price changes last week, seeing places like Biliri having a price change of -0.11% individually while Kumo, Ikpayongu, and Benue had 9.10% and 25.71% respectively.

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Mon Jun 24 2024 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update: 24th June 2024

Welcome to another insightful week in the agricultural commodity market, this week has shown increased activity in the market, reflecting on the increased prices across several commodities.

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Mon Jun 03 2024 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Weekly Price Update- 3rd June 2024.

Welcome to another insightful week in the agricultural commodity market, this week has shown increased activity in the market, and this is reflected in the increased prices across several commodities.

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Fri May 31 2024 - 4 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Africa’s Top Staple Foods: Key Commodities Driving Growth.

Africa, the continent of diverse cultures, beautiful landscapes, and growing economies, is on a journey of growth and development. At the heart of this transformation lie staple foods that sustain millions and drive economic progress.

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Mon May 06 2024 - 2 mins read

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Weekly Price Update- 29th April 2024

Welcome to another insightful week in the agricultural commodity space. As the economy has been fairly stable, it is reflected in the low margin seen in price changes of commodities. In Kano, paddy rice prices have been stable for weeks only rising by 3.33% for this week, reflecting stability in this segment. In Gombe, Biliri had an upward price change of 9.29% for paddy.

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Thu Jun 08 2023 - 2 mins read

Market Insights & Commodity Updates
Farmer Financing: The Best Remedy to Increased Productivity

Welcome to Agri-street Blog, where we explore the fascinating world of agriculture and showcase the power of innovative solutions, particularly digitization, to revolutionize African agriculture. Agriculture in Africa faces several challenges that hinder its productivity and potential from limited access to markets and financial resources, which has increased the incidence of post-harvest losses. These

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