GM crops debate rages on as 3.5 million Kenyans face starvation Published by Regina Ekiru on 2 August 2011 As an estimated 3.5 million people face starvation due to the worst drought in six decades, the debate around genetically modified (GM) foods rages on.
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.”
South African seafood firm lands Walmart supply contract Published by Femi Adewunmi on 26 July 2011 Amidst huge controversy around Walmart’s entry into Africa, it was yesterday announced that Oceanfresh, a South African seafood company, has secured a deal to supply hake fillets to the US-based retailer.
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.
Improving the quality of Rwanda’s milk, while turning a profit Published by Jonathan Kalan on 19 July 2011 Rwanda Ventures is attempting to reshape the country’s entire dairy industry, while paying farmers a premium for quality milk.
South Africa: Lease land to black farmers, says bank Published by Olivia Kumwenda on 19 July 2011 South Africa should consider leasing farms to previously disadvantaged black farmers with an option to buy to speed up land reform.
Diageo boss calls for balanced reporting on Africa’s opportunities and risks Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 July 2011 It is important for the media to paint an accurate picture of Africa’s business environment, both the opportunities and risks, says Nick Blazquez, president of Diageo Africa.
Zambian firm cracks US market Published by Maimbolwa Mulikelela on 10 July 2011 Sylva Holdings Limited, a Zambian food marketing and export firm, has managed to gain access into the US market.
AgriChallenge: Experienced suppliers of seeds and equipment to African farmers Published by Promotional Feature on 10 July 2011 AgriChallenge (Pty) Ltd. has over the years established itself as one of the foremost suppliers and agents of seeds and agricultural equipment to farmers in Africa.
Better times ahead for Zambian coffee industry Published by Maimbolwa Mulikelela on 28 June 2011 “People will never stop drinking coffee because they need it, even when in sorrow, as we saw during the last world recession.”
Why Standard Bank’s head of agric banking decided to relocate to Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 June 2011 “The move was based on the market growth opportunity that exists in West Africa, and Nigeria specifically.”
Is the future of African agriculture in the hands of big business? Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 June 2011 “Unless governments and farmers in Africa start to view agriculture as a business, the continent will not be able to reach productivity levels found elsewhere in the world.”
A farmer’s journey from subsistence to exporter Published by Regina Ekiru on 16 June 2011 Most subsistence farmers remain just that – subsistence farmers. Elizabeth Thande of Kenya’s P.J. Flowers Limited, on the other hand, has defied the odds.
Land for a bottle of whisky? Rethinking land grab in Africa Published by Claude Harding on 13 June 2011 Unregulated land purchases by foreign investors are forcing millions of African smallholder farmers off their land in order to make room for export commodities such as cut flowers and biofuels.