Seed Co tightens cost controls as input costs bite
The seed producer said the benefits of improved macroeconomic conditions were partly offset by rising input and distribution costs, reflecting continued geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Eastern Europe and their impact on global logistics, energy, chemicals and fertiliser supply chains and pricing.
Africa facing $10-$20 billion economic hit from ‘super’ El Niño, AfDB warns
An impending “super” El Niño is likely to inflict a combined $10 billion to $20 billion hit on affected African countries and trigger mass migration from hard-hit areas, the African Development Bank’s top climate expert says.
Seed Co counts on climate-smart seed demand as El Niño approaches
Seed Co International says it is leveraging its growing presence across Africa, strong brand and climate-smart seed portfolio to drive future growth as demand for improved seed varieties continues to increase.
El Niño poses subdued FY27 for agro-focused SeedCo
The Super El Niño forecast to hit across southern Africa in the 2026/27 agricultural season will likely dampen SeedCo Limited’s financial performance next year, with the agro concern expected to record lower sales volumes due to the bad weather, investment research firm Morgan & Co said.