What needs to be done to give Africa’s smallholder farmers access to machinery Published by Thomas Daum and Regina Birner on 28 November 2017 Africa has less than two tractors per 1,000 ha of cropland.
Swaziland-based chilli business finds export success Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 31 October 2017 Food company discovers it is sometimes better to have lower volumes, but higher price points.
Heineken on the ins and outs of local sourcing in Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 4 September 2017 By sourcing locally, multinationals can save on import costs, preserve foreign exchange and contribute to the economic development of the continent.
Open sesame: Africa’s growth engine Published by Sanjeev Sharma on 16 November 2016 The crop’s production is moving from China to Africa.
Organic fertiliser maker aims to make a difference in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 March 2014 “We need to conserve our environment, be sustainable and look after our soils. It is the number one resource.”
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.”
How three agribusinesses have improved their engagement with smallholders Published by Kate Douglas on 8 January 2014 Three agribusinesses which have addressed the challengers of sourcing quality produce from smallholder farmers.
ICTs set to transform smallholder farming Published by Staff Writer on 13 November 2013 ICT4Ag conference highlights the importance of ICTs such as mobile phones in growing Africa’s agriculture industry.
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.
Juhudi Kilimo couples loans with training for smallholder farmers in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 September 2013 Social enterprise Juhudi Kilimo offers loans and training to farmers in rural Kenya.