New approaches will enhance food security in Africa Published by Wessel Lemmer on 25 July 2017 Food demand in Africa is expected to rise by over 60% by 2050 due to population growth.
Growing fish and plants together – an untapped opportunity in Africa? Published by Joel Segal and Juliet Phillips on 7 November 2016 Why PwC is upbeat about the potential for aquaponics.
Fall in oil prices presents opportunity for African agriculture, says PwC Published by Kate Douglas on 18 December 2015 The decline in oil prices could be an opportunity to develop agricultural production capabilities on the continent.
Agriculture: Africa’s once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Published by Richard Ferguson and Joel Segal on 15 December 2015 Across many emerging economies, rapid industrialisation and urbanisation is placing strains on the world’s food resources.
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.
Five ways Africa can become a global force in farming Published by Kate Douglas on 25 March 2014 With its land and water resources, Africa has the potential to feed itself and become an exporter.
Pushing African agribusiness to $1tr mark Published by Kingsley Ighobor and Aissata Haidara on 19 March 2014 African agribusiness is set for a huge leap, according to a World Bank report.
German agriculture boss endorses foreign investment in African farming Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 March 2014 “I don’t think you have a region in the world with a bigger opportunity than Africa,” says agribusiness boss.
Nigerian agriculture: Not there yet, but making progress Published by Kate Douglas on 25 February 2014 In an effort to increase local rice production, Nigeria has proposed to ban rice imports by 2015.
Is Africa’s land up for grabs? Published by Roy Laishley on 24 February 2014 Some see foreign acquisitions of African farmland as as opportunity, but many see it a a threat.
Nursing Sierra Leone’s agricultural sector back to health Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 20 February 2014 The government is urging Sierra Leoneans to decrease their over reliance on rice by eating other crops.
Food for thought as African private equity stimulates economic development Published by Valentine Chitalu on 28 January 2014 Phatisa focuses investments on African agriculture and housing sectors.
Farming and food in Africa and the battle over land, water and resource rights Published by Ruth Hall on 27 January 2014 “Investment in African farmers – rather than investment that dispossesses them – can produce ample, healthy and safe food.”
Nigeria aiming to reap benefits of agricultural goals Published by Oxford Business Group on 17 January 2014 Nigeria is looking to the land to boost employment, ease its dependence on oil and ensure food security.
