Why this Nigerian chose rural farming over a suit and tie Published by Kate Douglas on 30 July 2015 … and why he hasn’t looked back since.
Meet the Ghanaian entrepreneur with a solution to rural farmer struggles Published by Kate Douglas on 17 July 2015 Alloysius Attah (26) has one solution to many problems faced by rural farmers – and it’s a simple one.
Four young African agri-preneurs seizing opportunities in farming Published by Staff Writer on 10 July 2015 Young entrepreneurs involved in agriculture are not only making money, they are employing others and contributing to the community.
Technology no silver bullet for Africa’s farming challenges, says entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 July 2015 Talking technology, farming and entrepreneurship with Calvince Okello, founder of Kenya’s M-Shamba.
Uganda: Entrepreneur quits corporate world for opportunities in smallholder farming Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 July 2015 ‘I left because the corporate world wasn’t exciting anymore.’
Cashing in on the cashew nuts boom Published by Franck Kuwonu on 3 July 2015 The annual ‘money-harvesting’ season is in full swing in Côte d’Ivoire. For the fortunate cashew nut farmers in the central and northern parts of the country, February through June is harvest time.
You can’t go wrong with maize, says Kenya Investment Authority Published by Kate Douglas on 18 June 2015 Talking agricultural opportunities with the MD of KenInvest.
Forget uncultivated land – Africa must produce more on existing farms Published by Kate Douglas on 9 June 2015 IFAD’s president says Africa’s average smallholder only produces 40% of potential.
Thought leadership: What is it about agriculture in Africa? Published by Stephen Yeboah on 19 March 2015 “Everything can wait but agriculture cannot wait!”
New initiative aims to boost Africa’s crop yields with new seeds Published by Hilary Heuler on 13 March 2015 In Africa, seed production has long been dominated by big government monopolies. But a new initiative hopes to change that.
Why agriculture and agribusiness can change Africa’s story Published by Stephen Yeboah on 18 February 2015 Agribusiness, centred around smallholder farmers, could change Africa’s growth and transformation story.
When worlds collide – farmers and financiers Published by Richard Ferguson on 13 January 2015 For more capital to flow into agriculture, farmers and financiers will have to learn a lot more about each other.
Forget doctors and lawyers, farming is where the money’s at, says Nigerian entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 8 January 2015 “Nigeria is the current dumping ground for food produce from all over the world,” said Cynthia Mosunmola Umoru.
Why it’s time for Africans to eat local Published by Carlos Lopes on 6 January 2015 Africans are eating like the rest of the world, but what they are eating isn’t necessarily good for them.