Angola plans to revive its agricultural sector Published by Mohamed Zin El Abidine on 7 November 2013 To aid growth, Angola needs to diversify its economy, focusing on strengthening its food producing industry.
Farming should be a priority for Africa, warns Kenya’s Chris Kirubi Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 October 2013 The continent needs modern methods and investments in agriculture to feed itself.
One smallholder’s warning for the future of farming in Africa Published by Sandy Andelman on 1 October 2013 Issues like food production, biodiversity, water and energy are all interconnected, and need to be treated as such.
Africa needs to increase its productivity to feed itself, says agribusiness boss Published by Kate Douglas on 9 September 2013 Africa has the resources to become the “food basket of the future”.
Africa’s agricultural market could triple if farmers were able to tap into middle-class demand Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 6 March 2013 Africa’s agricultural market could reach $1 trillion over the next two decades.
Why Tanzanian farmers don’t sell what they produce Published by Jacques Morisset on 25 January 2013 About three out of four households report to have agriculture as their main activity. Even urban households are still involved in crop production.
Africa – the top target for foreign investment in farmland Published by Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee on 11 January 2013 A key driver of foreign investment in land, food security is a challenge mankind has been confronted with in various times and places.
Why Saudi Arabia needs African agriculture Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 May 2012 The leasing or buying of farmland in Africa by foreign governments and companies has been a heated topic over the past years.
Farming – the one area where Africa can have a competitive advantage Published by Nissi Ekpott on 9 February 2012 Agriculture in Africa offers many diverse opportunities. This is one area where Africa can have a competitive advantage over every other continent.
Restoring Angolan agriculture to its former glory Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 January 2012 Many might find it hard to believe that Angola’s capital Luanda used to be the party capital of the central African region up until 1975, when the country gained independence from Portugal.
Nigerian banks turning their focus towards agriculture Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 May 2011 “The fact that you have a bank that has its origins in investment banking looking seriously at agriculture, is a positive development.”
US firm to invest in agriculture projects in Angola, Malawi Published by Staff Writer on 1 May 2010 US-based Gaiacor International has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with MITC Investments to manage and operate large farming operations in Angola.
Agri-processing firms flourishing in Egypt Published by Staff Writer on 13 April 2010 Egypt’s agriculture and agri-processing sector has seen a number of successful investments over the years. How we made it in Africa looks at a few examples
