The 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from 17 to 28 August, gave rare visibility to rangelands and pastoralists. According to The Conversation Africa, rangelands cover 54% of Earth's land surface, support around two billion people and are managed by some 500 million herders. In East Africa, they provide most of the forage for livestock systems. The article argues that increased financing alone will not restore them, and that herders must be placed at the heart of policymaking.

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) is working to enhance Kwara State's role in Nigeria's non-oil export sector by focusing on developing export clusters for cashew, sesame seeds, and soya beans. This initiative was discussed during a stakeholders' consultative meeting in Ilorin, involving government officials, farmers, and exporters.

The Katsina State Government has initiated the 2026 Annual Mass Livestock Vaccination Exercise, which will last for 18 days. This campaign aims to protect cattle, sheep, and goats from serious infectious diseases and enhance livestock productivity. The exercise was launched at Shifdawa Fulani Village in Batagarawa Local Government Area and focuses on three major livestock diseases, including Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia.

The Nigerian Association of Animal Health and Husbandry Technologists (NAAHHT) has pledged support to the Federal Government through the Ministry of Livestock Development. According to Tribune Online, the association's president, Mr Kazeem Akingboye, said the support would cover primary animal healthcare, livestock improvement, artificial insemination, meat inspection, public health, antimicrobial resistance prevention, and the control of transboundary animal diseases across Nigeria.

Mrs. Folashade Ayeni, a prominent agripreneur in Nigeria, is focused on enhancing food security, empowering farmers, and revitalizing the country's oil palm industry. She operates a 50-hectare farm in Kakun, Kogi State, and advocates for sustainable agricultural practices.

The Uganda Prisons Service has initiated Farmer Field Schools to provide farmers with practical agricultural knowledge and technical skills aimed at enhancing productivity and promoting sustainable farming. This initiative was announced during the 32nd National Agricultural Show in Jinja, with the prisons authority stating that the centers will offer location-specific training to farmers.