MAA 2025 aims to accelerate Africa’s trade and investment opportunities. (Image source: Market Access Africa)

Market Access Africa (MAA) 2025 offers a crucial platform for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and business development and is set to take place from 1-4 June at the Durban International Convention Centre in South Africa, this year

With the aim of unlocking new regional and global markets, boosting agro-processing and strengthening Africa's position in international trade, MAA 2025 will bring together leading agribusinesses, policymakers, investors, and buyers from across the food and agriculture value chain to accelerate Africa’s trade and investment opportunities.

Hosted by the African Agri Council (AAC), the event will focus on enhancing agricultural trade, fostering strategic partnerships, and driving investment into value-added production to reduce Africa’s dependence on raw commodity exports.

Event highlights include plenary sessions and conferences featuring industry leaders, policymakers, and trade experts tackling the biggest challenges in African agriculture. It also focuses on youth empowerment by promoting platforms like the Agri Youth Indaba and the 40 Under 40 Awards Dinner to encourage young entrepreneurs and celebrate young leaders shaping the future of African agriculture. Roundtable dialogues will give attendees an opportunity to interact with CEOs, policymakers, and industry experts, while workshops and live demos will showcase the latest agritech innovations, solutions and technologies. The Buyers Programme will also connect African suppliers with pre-vetted international buyers, ensuring high-value trade deals.

“Africa’s agricultural sector holds immense promise, but without improved market access, that potential remains untapped. Market Access Africa is about breaking down barriers, creating opportunities, and positioning Africa as a global powerhouse in agricultural trade,” said Ben Leyka, CEO of the African Agri Council. “Durban provides the perfect location for this event, offering world-class infrastructure, direct access to global shipping routes, and a strong."

The International Congress on Biosolutions will take place over three days during Macfrut. (Image source: Macfrut)

The International Congress on Biosolutions is scheduled to take place during the upcoming Macfrut 2025 trade fair that will be kicking off from 6-8 May at the Rimini Expo Centre in Italy

The congress is an integral part of the Biosolutions International Event (BIE), dedicated to natural products for plant protection, plant nutrition and biostimulation. The two key themes of the event include:

1. A deep dive into the needs of the peach market in Italy and around the world.

2. Emerging issues and related innovative biosolutions that can make peach growing a profitable and sustainable business.

The first session will feature presentations on the market for peach trees and the problems affecting them, followed by two international case studies. The second session will feature presentations on innovative biosolutions. The event will take place over three days during Macfrut and will include an exhibition area in the central South Hall with around 70 companies, the Biosolutions Innovation Award for innovative products, Technical Round Tables for exhibitors and sponsors, and meetings with foreign buyers of biosolutions, which are open to all exhibitors.

NOVUS experts will provide insights into the biological and economic impacts of milk fat depression. (Image source: NOVUS)

To support the dairy industry with the widespread challenge of milk fat depression, NOVUS is hosting a webinar series on milk fat depression awareness

The two-part educational initiative focuses on identifying this challenge and the causes behind it, along with providing actionable solutions to improve milk fat production and farm profitability. NOVUS experts will provide insights into the biological and economic impacts of milk fat depression, helping webinar participants to gain practical knowledge on identifying the issue in individual cows and herds, along with strategies to mitigate its effects.

“Milk fat depression is a multi-faceted challenge that significantly impacts dairy operations, particularly where farming conditions play a role,” said NOVUS expert, Edwin Westreicher. “Our goal with this webinar series is to empower producers and nutritionists with science-backed strategies to recognise and address this challenge effectively, helping them maximise both productivity and profitability.”

Another expert, Hannah Tucker highlighted that milk fat depression not only impacts profits, but can also disrupt the sustainability goals of modern dairy farms. “By offering actionable insights and reliable solutions, we aim to support producers in overcoming these challenges and achieving long-term success,” said Tucker.

The first two webinars titled: ‘Milk Fat Depression: What It Is and Why It Matters’ and ‘Is Milk Fat Depression Impacting Your Profits?’ are scheduled to take place on 13 March and 24 April 2025 respectively. 

To register for these free-to-attend webinars, visit: https://novusint.co/MilkFat

The show will create opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and deal-making. (Image source: Agri Africa)

The 2025 Africa International Agricultural Expo is scheduled to take place from 28-31 October 2025 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya and aims to enhance Kenya’s agricultural productivity

Ahead of this premier event, the Agri-Africa Exhibition Limited Kenya and Hongxing International Exhibition Co., Ltd. China recently signed a collaborative agreement facilitated by Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) China, marking the beginning of a dynamic partnership.  

Expected to attract key players, including government representatives, investors, technology providers, and agricultural entrepreneurs, the show will provide a robust platform for business interactions between African agricultural stakeholders and international players in the global agriculture ecosystem.