🇨🇫 Agricultural News — Central African Republic

Current, verified agricultural developments for this country.

Central African Republic distributes coffee-farming equipment and sets 2026–2027 cocoa buying prices

The agriculture ministry reported that coffee growers in Lobaye received equipment donated by FAO, including 13 motorized tricycles, 65 handcarts, and tools for plantation maintenance. The ministry also announced 2026–2027 cocoa buying prices of FCFA 1,708/kg for superior grade, FCFA 1,678/kg for standard grade and FCFA 1,500/kg for limited grade. Farmers should confirm current prices with local buyers before selling.

Source: Central African Republic Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MADR) · Verified: 2026-10-14

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FEWS NET warns that insecurity and high transport costs continue to restrict food access in Central African Republic

FEWS NET’s August 2026–January 2027 outlook says insecurity and displacement continue to restrict access to fields, markets and income in several prefectures. Harvests may improve food availability in some areas from October, but below-average production in conflict-affected zones, high food prices and transport costs are expected to keep many households vulnerable. The report’s page does not expose an exact publication day, so this entry remains in editorial review until its publication date is confirmed.

Source: FEWS NET · Verified: 2026-10-14

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FAO strengthens hygiene and food-safety practices in Central African Republic abattoirs

FAO trained 25 stakeholders in Bangui on abattoir hygiene, meat inspection, ante-mortem and post-mortem checks, HACCP principles and sanitation to help improve food safety across the meat supply chain.

Source: FAO in the Central African Republic · Verified: 2026-10-13

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FAO country brief outlines 2026 crop and food-price conditions in Central African Republic

FAO’s July 2026 monitoring brief reports that maize harvests were expected from mid-August and millet and sorghum harvests from October, while conflict and displacement continued to restrict production. It also reports imported-rice prices about 13 percent above year-earlier levels in May and local maize prices up to 8 percent lower year on year.

Source: FAO Global Information and Early Warning System (GIEWS) · Verified: 2026-10-14

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FAO in the Central African Republic promotes non-wood forest products for rural livelihoods

FAO reports support for 500 households in Berbérati, Gamboula and Bania with processing equipment, alongside capacity-building for more than 180 women and young people to process and market non-wood forest products as sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Source: FAO Forest and Landscape Restoration Mechanism · Verified: 2026-10-13

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