Three lessons South African agriculture can learn from Nigeria Published by Zhann Meyer on 12 June 2014 Nigeria is successfully leveraging agriculture’s economic potential.
Olusegun Obasanjo: In Nigeria, agriculture is the new oil Published by Olusegun Obasanjo on 10 June 2014 When Nigeria announced recently that it had become Africa’s biggest economy, you could be forgiven for thinking that oil was the only reason.
Six ways Africa can unlock its agricultural potential Published by Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee on 16 April 2014 Better farming methods and political commitment are ways to improve the agricultural industry.
Talking farming with Fairtrade Africa head James Mwai Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 July 2013 “There are consumers who are now more aware of the sustainability of their food.”
Why the growth of modern retail should be good news to African farmers Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 June 2013 The growth of supermarkets and restaurant chains across Africa is opening up opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs.
‘Agriculture should be a business, not a development activity’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 May 2013 “We want to industrialise agriculture and make it to be a major revenue earner for us,” says Nigeria’s farming minister Akinwunmi Adesina.
Eleni Gabre-Madhin’s next big idea: to build commodity exchanges across Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 May 2013 Eleni Gabre-Madhin, founder of the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange, is now aiming for bigger things.
What the UAE needs from Africa in order to invest in agriculture Published by Kate Douglas on 17 April 2013 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 Published by Staff Writer on 26 March 2013 “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 Published by Allison Spector on 25 March 2013 “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 Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 6 March 2013 Africa’s agricultural market could reach $1 trillion over the next two decades.
Why Tanzanian farmers don’t sell what they produce Published by Jacques Morisset on 25 January 2013 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 Published by Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee on 11 January 2013 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 Published by Claude Harding on 20 December 2012 It is becoming increasingly necessary for companies to work with smallholders to guarantee supply.