Agriculture should be central to Africa’s development, says Thabo Mbeki Published by Claude Harding on 23 January 2012 African agriculture should be positioned as the main driver of change on the continent.
Seven trends likely to shape African agriculture in the coming years Published by Femi Adewunmi on 14 January 2012 Renaissance Capital has identified a number of factors that are likely to influence African farming in the years ahead.
Restoring Angolan agriculture to its former glory Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 January 2012 Many might find it hard to believe that Angola’s capital Luanda used to be the party capital of the central African region up until 1975, when the country gained independence from Portugal.
What Africa will look like in 2060 Published by Femi Adewunmi on 24 November 2011 Large coastal megacities, a decline in the importance of agriculture, and a South Africa that is no longer a resource-rich economy. This might be Africa’s reality in 50 years’ time.
12 ways how mobile technology can boost African agriculture Published by Femi Adewunmi on 16 November 2011 In a recent report, titled Connected Agriculture, Vodafone and Accenture identified 12 opportunities for mobile phone technology to increase agricultural income and productivity.
Turning smallholder farmers into business people Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 November 2011 Poor African farmers are understandably reluctant to invest a year’s income in agricultural equipment. However, for those who do take the risk, the rewards can be substantial.
World looking to African agriculture as solution for food crisis Published by Simon Freemantle on 15 October 2011 As nations seek external sources of nutrition, focus is narrowing on those regions which still have large untapped agricultural potential. No region epitomises this residual allure more than Sub-Saharan Africa.
Agriculture should be a “knowledge-based entrepreneurial activity” Published by Jonathan Kalan on 2 October 2011 Young Africans can no longer afford to see farming as a last-ditch effort when all other opportunities fall through.
Kenya: Former coffee plantations making way for property development Published by Staff Writer on 13 September 2011 Farmland on the outskirts of Kenya’s capital Nairobi is increasingly being used for property development.
TURNER: Robust equipment for Africa’s potato industry Published by Promotional Feature on 10 September 2011 Turnerland offers African farmers a complete solution for mechanised potato and onion production.
African agribusiness to benefit from rising Chinese presence Published by Sharon Wood on 6 September 2011 China’s rising presence in Africa will have a big impact on food prices, land prices and agriculture on the continent.
South Africa’s Oppenheimer family sets up Africa fund Published by Staff Writer on 5 August 2011 South Africa’s Oppenheimer family and Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings have set up a US$300 million private equity fund to invest primarily in consumer goods and agricultural sectors across Africa.
Important to do your homework before investing in DRC Published by Staff Writer on 29 July 2011 “It is not an easy environment . . . but if you do your homework systematically, then I believe you can identify very good opportunities.”
Only 4.5% of South Sudan’s land currently under cultivation Published by Femi Adewunmi on 25 July 2011 A satellite land cover survey by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has revealed that only 4.5% of South Sudan’s available land is currently under cultivation.