German agriculture boss endorses foreign investment in African farming Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 March 2014 “I don’t think you have a region in the world with a bigger opportunity than Africa,” says agribusiness boss.
Geldof and Obasanjo on creating a better harvest for African agriculture Published by Bob Geldof and Olusegun Obasanjo on 13 March 2014 While the continent boasts 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, one in four Africans still go hungry.
Boosting African farm yields Published by Michael Fleshman on 6 March 2014 More fertiliser, irrigation and other inputs are vital to develop Africa’s agriculture sector, says NEPAD.
Organic fertiliser maker aims to make a difference in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 March 2014 “We need to conserve our environment, be sustainable and look after our soils. It is the number one resource.”
Nigerian agriculture: Not there yet, but making progress Published by Kate Douglas on 25 February 2014 In an effort to increase local rice production, Nigeria has proposed to ban rice imports by 2015.
‘Investors shouldn’t write off South Sudan just yet’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 February 2014 “It definitely takes a strong heart to decide to work in South Sudan.”
Is Africa’s land up for grabs? Published by Roy Laishley on 24 February 2014 Some see foreign acquisitions of African farmland as as opportunity, but many see it a a threat.
Nursing Sierra Leone’s agricultural sector back to health Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 20 February 2014 The government is urging Sierra Leoneans to decrease their over reliance on rice by eating other crops.
Africa should end poor farmer narrative, says agribusiness boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 February 2014 “I think agriculture is definitely one of the biggest growth areas for Africa.”
No two days are the same in African private equity Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 February 2014 Talking prviate equity in Africa with Phatisa’s Stuart Bradley.
Private equity firm explains why it backed a Kenyan flower company Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 February 2014 Within two days from the time flowers are cut at Kenya’s flower farms they are available for sale in markets such as Sweden.
Company boss shares thoughts on doing business in troubled northern Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 4 February 2014 While violence can disrupt operations, Carl Commodities boss thinks it is still possible to be successful in the region.
US market offers growth potential for Ethiopian-based food manufacturer Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 February 2014 Mama Fresh Injera has teamed up with investors to increase its exports to the US and Europe.
US tractor maker takes creative approach to build its business in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 January 2014 A challenge for machinery manufacturers targeting Africa is that many farmers still use relatively primitive production techniques.
