Worried about rising farmworker wages? Manage labour costs with Time Management Solutions Published by Promotional Feature on 1 December 2012 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 Published by Claude Harding on 4 November 2012 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 Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 October 2012 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 Published by Promotional Feature on 5 October 2012 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? Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 September 2012 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 Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 September 2012 “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 Published by Promotional Feature on 5 September 2012 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’ Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 25 August 2012 The need for Africa to diversify its economy from commodities alone has been mentioned constantly by many economic commentators.
Want to invest in African agribusiness? Nine specific opportunities Published by Femi Adewunmi on 5 July 2012 There has been much talk about the potential for investment in Africa’s agribusiness and food industries. But what are the particular opportunities?
Africa’s ballooning cities – an opportunity for agriculture Published by Femi Adewunmi on 15 June 2012 Africa’s fast growing cities present a major opportunity for the continent’s agricultural sector, says Amine Tazi-Riffi, a senior partner at McKinsey & Company.
Nigerian government functions in for some local flavour Published by Femi Adewunmi on 1 June 2012 Nigerian public officials with a taste for the country’s local food might find future government functions a little more enjoyable.
Why Saudi Arabia needs African agriculture Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 May 2012 The leasing or buying of farmland in Africa by foreign governments and companies has been a heated topic over the past years.
Why India’s Tata Group is eyeing east African agriculture Published by Claude Harding on 20 April 2012 India’s Tata Group is interested to invest in east African farming in order to export agricultural products back to India, where it anticipates a local food supply shortage over the next decades.
Farming – the one area where Africa can have a competitive advantage Published by Nissi Ekpott on 9 February 2012 Agriculture in Africa offers many diverse opportunities. This is one area where Africa can have a competitive advantage over every other continent.