‘A really big opportunity’: Inside PSG’s $46m Zambian farming deal Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 July 2012 “We haven’t yet made it in Africa, but hopefully we will.”
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?
What you should know about Saudi investment in African farmland Published by Kate Douglas on 4 July 2012 Saudi Arabia is investing in agricultural land in Africa as the state’s local crop production diminish.
Fairtrade Africa: moving towards intra-African trade Published by Kate Douglas on 3 July 2012 European markets have been weakened due to the economic crisis and – for this reason – Fairtrade Africa needs to look into developing markets in Africa and Asia.
Tete – a ‘hot spot’ for food producers Published by Promotional Feature on 1 July 2012 As part of ASNAPP’s continuous assessments in the fresh produce market, Tete in Mozambique was identified as one of three ‘hot spots’.
Boosting incomes through the collection of non-timber forest products Published by Promotional Feature on 1 July 2012 About 1,300 collectors in Ghana and Liberia generated over $1.6m worth of seeds from wild collection of non-timber forest products.
Agriculture to remain a key factor in Africa’s economic future Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 1 July 2012 With 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land and low crop yields, Africa is ripe for a “green revolution” like the ones that have transformed agriculture in Asia and Brazil.
SABMiller lures the home-brew consumer Published by Loraine Stander on 26 June 2012 “The average African worker must work three hours to earn enough to buy a 500 ml beer; in Europe only 12 minutes of work is required.”
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.
The not-so-rosy realities of running a large agriculture project in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 June 2012 In many cases establishing a large-scale commercial agriculture project in Africa is a long and rocky road.
An NGO with a head for business Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 June 2012 “The problem with many NGOs is that they don’t look at projects from a business point of view.”
From rags to riches with greenhouse technology Published by Promotional Feature on 2 June 2012 Community agriculture projects and smallholder farmers in Africa can benefit tremendously from utilising greenhouse technology.
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.
Enough capital for African farming, but investors want viable entrepreneurs Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 May 2012 What are the financing options available for an agriculture project in Africa, and particular in Ethiopia?