Addressing Ghana’s agriculture challenges Published by Tim Gros on 11 February 2011 Adopting a business-as-usual approach to agriculture in Ghana is really not an option if long-term and sustainable food security is to be achieved.
Nigeria a major focus for Zambia’s Zambeef Published by Claude Harding on 10 February 2011 Zambian agribusiness company Zambeef Products Plc is looking to further boost its operations in Nigeria.
Dried fruit and vegetables – products of the future Published by Promotional Feature on 10 February 2011 Governments, NGOs and private companies should consider food drying as the next step after the establishment of farms and urban agriculture projects.
Animal health products for Africa’s farmers Published by Promotional Feature on 10 February 2011 Intervet Schering-Plough Animal Health, one of the world’s leading animal health companies, supports the farmers of Africa with quality products, available in most countries throughout the continent.
Zimbabwe to set up commodities exchange as agriculture activity intensifies Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 5 February 2011 It came as good news to us that Zimbabwe will be opening a commodities exchange known as Comez (Commodities Exchange of Zimbabwe).
Many banks still see African agriculture as “high risk” Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 February 2011 We talk to Jacques Taylor, Standard Bank’s director for agricultural banking, about the Bank’s strategy for servicing the continent’s agriculture sector.
Interview: How I started Kenya’s own version of McDonald’s Published by Regina Ekiru on 2 February 2011 Can Kenya have its own McDonald’s? That is the question Dominic Kosen grappled with before launching one of Kenya’s first local restaurant franchises.
South African farmers eyeing opportunities in Mozambique Published by Claude Harding on 1 February 2011 Many South African farmers have indicated an interest to start operations in Mozambique, according to agricultural union Agri SA.
Great need for financing agribusiness on the continent Published by African Trader on 22 January 2011 Food security is one of the key challenges facing the African continent, but to get land planted and help their countries become self-sustaining, farmers need financing.
Products to keep Africa’s poultry flocks disease-free Published by Promotional Feature on 20 January 2011 We talk to Immuno-Vet Services’ Dean Hewson about poultry health in Africa and the products the company can offer farmers to protect their birds against disease.
Heineken boosts its Nigerian operations Published by Claude Harding on 20 January 2011 Heineken N.V., the world’s third- largest brewer by volume, has increased its Nigerian footprint through the acquisition of two holding companies from the Sona Group.
UAC and Tiger Brands conclude joint venture deal Published by Staff Writer on 15 January 2011 UAC of Nigeria (UACN), a Nigerian diversified company, and Tiger Brands, a South African fast-moving consumer goods firm, have concluded a deal to form a strategic partnership.
Norwegian fertiliser firm betting on growth in Tanzania’s agriculture sector Published by Claude Harding on 13 January 2011 Norwegian-based global fertiliser company Yara International has announced a US$20 million investment into a new fertiliser terminal at the port in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Strong potential for fish farming in Africa Published by Promotional Feature on 10 January 2011 With the demand for fish strong throughout Africa, aquaculture presents a potentially lucrative business opportunity.