Many farmers in Nigeria have urged the Federal Government to decentralize agricultural financial interventions to enhance access for those in rural areas. A coalition of various agricultural stakeholders, including smallholder farmers and cooperative societies, has expressed the need for improved support programs to better serve the farming community across the country.

A study by the Nigeria Agribusiness Data and Investment Hub (NADIH) indicates that approximately 70% of agricultural data in Nigeria is held by government institutions, but much of this information is outdated and insufficient for farmers and investors. The initiative is a collaboration between Lagos Business School and Augmentum Advisory.

In Kenya, nearly a third of the country's agricultural land is now controlled by individuals living in urban areas, a trend that has developed over the past two decades. This phenomenon is also observed in other African nations such as Ghana, Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia. Urban residents are increasingly investing in rural farmlands, motivated by rising food prices, liberalized agricultural markets, and the growing demand for food in urbanizing regions, according to The Conversation Africa.

A reader's letter published by Sowetan argues that South African politicians are focusing on the wrong issues, contending that poverty alleviation remains one of the country's most important concerns. According to the writer, political leaders are misdirecting their efforts instead of addressing the urgent needs of impoverished South Africans. The letter reflects ongoing public debate about government priorities and the effectiveness of measures aimed at reducing poverty in the country.

Mike Siluma argues that recent protests demonstrate a significant disconnection between political parties and large segments of the population. He emphasizes that the current political system is failing to address the needs and concerns of citizens, highlighting the urgent need for reform.

At the Financing Agri-Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS 2026) Conference in Nairobi, agroecology advocates emphasized that the future of Kenya's food system depends not only on agricultural production but also on farmers' ability to earn a decent living. They called for increased investment in sustainable agriculture to support this goal.