Zim farmers trying to get Nigeria’s dairy industry going Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 November 2010 Selling fresh dairy products in Nigeria, a market hooked on powdered milk, is easier said than done.
Case study: Finance for Ugandan agri-processing business Published by Claude Harding on 1 November 2010 Uganda, like most African countries, is a net importer of staple foods. Unlocking the country’s agricultural potential means offering the right kind of finance to its farmers and agricultural businesses.
Kenya: Honey producer partnering with small-scale farmers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 November 2010 Kenyan honey producer, Honey Care Africa, has trained thousands of small-scale farmers to practice commercial beekeeping. Dinfin Mulupi reports
Angola waking up to agriculture’s potential Published by Christopher Thompson on 30 October 2010 Usually ignored due to the fast dollars earned through oil production, farming is attracting the government’s attention as a way to boost rural livelihoods as well as increase food exports.
SABMiller reports growth in Africa beer sales Published by Claude Harding on 18 October 2010 SABMiller, the world’s second largest brewer by volume, today said in a statement that lager volumes in Africa grew by 11% on an organic basis during the six-month period ended 30 September 2010.
Zim stock feed plant to close due to shortage of raw materials Published by Staff Writer on 17 October 2010 National Foods Ltd., the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed agri-business company, has said that it will next month close its Bulawayo stockfeed factory due to a short supply of inputs.
SABMiller targets Ethiopia’s consumer market potential Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 12 October 2010 Ethiopia’s beverages industry holds exciting prospects for the world’s second largest brewer, SABMiller.
Cameroon to market cocoa according to geographical origin Published by Ricci Shryock on 11 October 2010 Cameroon is working to better market its cocoa exports with plans to increase production nearly 40% over the next five years.
Interview: Growing an agriculture business in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 8 October 2010 Nick Goble, Pannar Seed’s regional manager for Africa, talked to How we made it in Africa about the company’s operations and how to successfully invest in the continent’s agriculture sector.
American firm to buy South Africa’s Pannar Seed Published by Staff Writer on 4 October 2010 Pioneer Hi-Bred, a US-based agricultural business, and Pannar Seed, a South African-based seed company, recently announced an agreement for Pioneer to purchase a majority share of Pannar.
Interview: Financing cocoa in Ghana Published by Staff Writer on 25 September 2010 Stanbic Bank Ghana this week confirmed that a record number of commitments have been secured for Ghana Cocoa Board’s 17th annual pre-export finance facility.
How to acquire land for agriculture in Uganda Published by Staff Writer on 20 September 2010 Question: I’m thinking of establishing a large-scale organic agriculture project in Uganda. What is the process involved in acquiring land for this? Submitted by D.K. Ross, United Kingdom
Southern Sudan new battlefield for brewers Published by Claude Harding on 15 September 2010 SABMiller, the world’s second largest brewer, and East African Breweries have both announced plans to boost their presence in Southern Sudan.
Business Advice: I’m looking for agricultural land in Uganda Published by Staff Writer on 10 September 2010 I’m looking for government land for agriculture. How can I get land for agriculture in Uganda?
