Selling food in Africa: What we can learn from this company’s challenges Published by Kate Douglas on 25 May 2017 Pioneer Foods is eyeing acquisitions in strategic African markets as it looks to curb export-related challenges.
Not all doom and gloom for agriculture in ‘junk’ South Africa, says economist Published by Kate Douglas on 23 May 2017 Dollar weakness will cushion the blow to wheat imports while increased maize production will boost livestock industries.
Startup snapshot: Ingredients and recipes delivered to your doorstep Published by Justin Probyn on 2 May 2017 All you have to do is cook.
Why African farmers are part of the climate change equation Published by Patrick Dupoux and Younes Zrikem on 14 April 2017 The international climate community has not seen African agriculture projects as good investments. But underfunding these projects puts the whole world at risk.
‘Find your market before manufacturing,’ advises food processor Published by Kate Douglas on 27 March 2017 A South African start-up spice manufacturer shares the best lesson he has learned in food manufacturing.
The urban farmer – South African inventor profits from exciting new market Published by Kate Douglas on 24 March 2017 Claire Reid’s school science project 15 years ago has evolved into an award-winning business.
Zimbabwe hopes tobacco will revive battered economy Published by Sebastian Mhofu on 20 March 2017 Independent economist John Robertson says this year’s tobacco yield is higher, but will not quickly improve Zimbabwe’s economy.
Uganda needs a caffeine fix: Insights from Vietnam’s coffee market success Published by Astrid RN Haas on 14 March 2017 Until recently Vietnam and Uganda shared a similar trajectory in the development of their coffee sectors.
The new face of farming: youth making agribusiness ‘cool’ Published by Ihuoma Atanga on 7 March 2017 Botswana’s Mavis Nduchwa, 33, owns an animal feed farm that grows grains and legumes.
Overlooked Burkina Faso offers higher returns for investors willing to roll up their sleeves Published by Kate Douglas on 3 March 2017 ‘Because there is such a low supply of equity capital, you are likely to get better terms when you are making the investment.’
Agriculture in Africa: Potential versus reality Published by Otavio Veras on 21 February 2017 The low productivity levels of agriculture in Africa have resulted in a worrisome scenario: it does not meet the growing demand for food from urban centres.
Digital technology aiming to empower small-farm owners in east Africa Published by Tina Trinh on 7 February 2017 Mastercard has launched a new digital marketplace for east African farmers to sell their crops and receive payment via their mobile telephones.
Why illegal deforestation in Angola must stop Published by Jose Evangelista on 2 February 2017 Angola has seen its planted forest areas decline by 31% between 2010 and 2013.
Paying the price: Should South Africa ban the EU’s chicken meat dumping? Published by Kate Douglas on 2 February 2017 We talk to experts about potential adverse effects of protecting South Africa’s poultry industry against cheap EU imports.
