Agribusiness & Food

Get smart with Agri4Africa DVDs and books

Published by Promotional Feature on 10 September 2011

Agri4Africa has partnered with Kejafa Knowledge Works, a publisher and distributor of agricultural books, DVDs and other training materials to make a number of practical resources available to African farmers, entrepreneurs, business people and other interested parties..

Why dairy production is a good business venture

Published by Promotional Feature on 10 September 2011

Central Milk, a South Africa-based manufacturer of stainless steel equipment for the dairy industry, is able to offer African farmers a complete solution for the establishment of a dairy processing facility.

Top farmer shares secrets to his success

Published by Promotional Feature on 10 September 2011

Good budgeting and financial discipline are two key factors for achieving success in any farming venture.

TURNER: Robust equipment for Africa’s potato industry

Published by Promotional Feature on 10 September 2011

Turnerland offers African farmers a complete solution for mechanised potato and onion production.

Gourmet mushrooms offering a good return on investment

Published by Promotional Feature on 10 September 2011

Business people and entrepreneurs in Africa have the opportunity to tap into the fast growing market for gourmet mushrooms by investing in a mushroom growing room.

$Delta Corporation's Chibuka is a traditional sorghum beer. It is commonly referred to as 'shake shake' because of it's propensity to settle into it's liquid and solid fractions. Shaking restores the beverage to its former grainy off-yogurt consistency.$

Zimbabwe’s beer market poised for growth, says Renaissance

Published by Claude Harding on 7 September 2011

Renaissance Capital is bullish about the future of the beer industry in Zimbabwe.

African agribusiness to benefit from rising Chinese presence

Published by Sharon Wood on 6 September 2011

China’s rising presence in Africa will have a big impact on food prices, land prices and agriculture on the continent.

Ethiopian fruit company’s vision is more than a quick buck

Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 August 2011

The traditional African investment mindset is that you have to make your money very quickly to reduce risks such as land expropriation, a famine outbreak or even war.

Accidental farmer making waves in Kenya

Published by Regina Ekiru on 29 August 2011

How we made it in Africa’s Regina Ekiru to talks to Su Kahumbu Stephanou, one of Kenya’s most successful organic farmers and the woman behind the award-winning iCow mobile application.

Ethiopia one of Africa’s most exciting markets, says Heineken

Published by Claude Harding on 16 August 2011

Brewing company Heineken sees Ethiopia as one of Africa’s most exciting beer markets.

Malawi's demand for beef and dairy products cannot currently be met by local production.

How to start a successful dairy business

Published by Promotional Feature on 10 August 2011

Dairy production has the potential to be a profitable business opportunity for farmers in Africa. There is always room to grow, both for beginner farmers as well as more established players.

GM crops is a controversial topic in Kenya.

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.”

Walmart recently acquired South African retailer Massmart.

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.

Agribusiness & Food

Get smart with Agri4Africa DVDs and books

Why dairy production is a good business venture

Top farmer shares secrets to his success

TURNER: Robust equipment for Africa’s potato industry

Gourmet mushrooms offering a good return on investment

Zimbabwe’s beer market poised for growth, says Renaissance

African agribusiness to benefit from rising Chinese presence

Ethiopian fruit company’s vision is more than a quick buck

Accidental farmer making waves in Kenya

Ethiopia one of Africa’s most exciting markets, says Heineken

How to start a successful dairy business

GM crops debate rages on as 3.5 million Kenyans face starvation

Important to do your homework before investing in DRC

South African seafood firm lands Walmart supply contract

How this French serial entrepreneur started investing in Africa

What it takes to build a logistics network from scratch in West Africa

Building a restaurant chain in Nigeria: The story of Toasties

Where this investor sees the best opportunities in Africa

Gyms in Nigeria: ‘We could be a thousand times larger’

Sell first, produce later

From beverage cans to gyms: Verod’s investment playbook for West Africa

‘All businesses are hard,’ says Tanzanian entrepreneur

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