Posts Tagged ‘agriculture’
What the UAE needs from Africa in order to invest in agriculture
One of the economies that is eyeing Africa’s agricultural potential is the United Arab Emirates.
Why agriculture hubs are the best way to grow African farming
“Agricultural hubs are the best way to pull together funding, technology and expertise to help countries organise production.”
The challenge of attracting capital to African agriculture
“There is a real opportunity to build a business in order to serve the growing local market,” says Riaz Currimjee, partner of Surya Capital.
Africa’s agricultural market could triple if farmers were able to tap into middle-class demand
Africa’s agricultural market could reach $1 trillion over the next two decades.
Why Tanzanian farmers don’t sell what they produce
About three out of four households report to have agriculture as their main activity. Even urban households are still involved in crop production.
Africa – the top target for foreign investment in farmland
A key driver of foreign investment in land, food security is a challenge mankind has been confronted with in various times and places.
How big business can engage small-scale farmers in Africa
It is becoming increasingly necessary for companies to work with smallholders to guarantee supply.
Worried about rising farmworker wages? Manage labour costs with Time Management Solutions
The TMS system is an easy-to-use, time saving means to electronically record and budget for labour-related costs on a farm.
How land deals with foreign investors can actually benefit African farmers
African governments should use the proceeds from land leased to foreign investors to subsidise the cost to local farmers of modernising their farming methods.
Three ways to boost job creation in Africa through agriculture
As countries develop, both the share and number of jobs in agriculture generally decline. Africa can, however, defy this trend.
Bessemer – supplying Africa with state-of-the-art grain storage solutions
Sub-Saharan Africa, where agricultural infrastructure is currently grossly underdeveloped, has a unique opportunity to leapfrog old technologies and install the latest state-of-the-art equipment.
Can smallholder farmers transform Africa’s agricultural output?
Mohit Arora, head of agriculture at Standard Bank Africa, believes small-scale farmers can play a central role in transforming Africa’s agricultural output.
Why a Green Revolution alone is not enough for Africa
“Simply increasing yields and land under cultivation could lead to a world where buying steak in Europe is cheap, while millions of Africans continue to go hungry or even starve.”
John Deere – unlocking Africa’s mechanisation potential
Africa is today a core market for John Deere with focused ambitions to unlock mechanisation potential in sub Sahara Africa.
Agriculture – ‘the most important sector of the African economy’
The need for Africa to diversify its economy from commodities alone has been mentioned constantly by many economic commentators.
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Six things business people should know about Ghana
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Kenya’s peaceful election should boost business confidence
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Tenacity required to succeed in the Nigerian market
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DHL Express triples its network in sub-Saharan Africa
at February 25th, 2013
