Kenya’s National Irrigation Authority and China Communications Construction Company Kenya Ltd sign agreement to construct large-scale dam infrastructure to expand irrigation and water delivery systems.

Farmlandgrab reports Australia’s agricultural sector approaching $100bn in 2026, supported by rising livestock output, export demand and continued domestic and offshore interest in comparatively affordable farmland.

The land acquisition supports large-scale crop cultivation for industrial supply chains, aiming to reduce imports and attract private investment, reports Farmlandgrab.

The partnership focuses on advancing Egypt's logistics infrastructure through digital supply chain solutions, warehousing, and customs clearance to enhance food security and agricultural export competitiveness.

Both nations plan large-scale farming and agro-processing ventures in Region Nine, aiming to cut regional food imports by 2030.

ANZ’s 2025 report shows agriculture evolving beyond farmland, with institutional exposure projected to exceed $500bn by 2030, emphasizing yield, resilience, ESG.

The deal pioneers bank-backed U.S. afforestation financing, linking Microsoft’s 25-year carbon removal offtake to land restoration and credit generation.

About 60% of the produce will be exported to China, while the balance will be used for local consumption, reports farmlandgrab.

A harvester reaps beets at a plantation in a desert in Minya Province, Egypt, home to the world’s biggest beet sugar factory, owned by the Jamal Al Ghurair family of the UAE.

The project will develop a 10,000-hectare farming hub in Analamanga, Alaotra-Mangoro, Bongolava, and Vakinankaratra, growing rice, maize, and soybeans with advanced techniques.