Ryan Matthews - Afro Agri Review Journal

15
Apr

Africa’s Free Trade Gamble: Four Years On, Potential Battles Persistent Crises

Ryan Matthews / 19 hours
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9 min read

Four years into the grand experiment of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the chorus of voices celebrating its transformative potential for the continent’s economic fortunes and developmental goals remains strong. Yet, in that same period, the world has been battered by a relentless succession of crises, leaving no region untouched – least of […]

14
Apr

KwaZulu-Natal Farmers Cultivate New Futures in Unilever Partnership

Ryan Matthews / 1 day
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2 min read

Jozini, KwaZulu-Natal: A hundred smallholder farmers in the remote Jozini region of KwaZulu-Natal are sowing the seeds of a brighter future thanks to a collaborative initiative that will enable them to become suppliers of herbs and spices to global consumer goods giant Unilever. The Jozini Smallholder Farmer Programme, a partnership among the national Department of […]

13
Apr

Nairobi to Host Africa’s Cutting-Edge Animal Health Innovation Hub

Ryan Matthews / 3 days
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3 min read

Nairobi, Kenya: A significant boost for livestock health across Africa is on the horizon with the establishment of a groundbreaking Animal Health Innovation Hub at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) campus in Nairobi. This strategic partnership between ILRI and global animal health giant Ceva Santé Animale (Ceva) promises to inject vital innovation, research, and […]

11
Apr

Small-Scale Irrigation: Africa’s Quiet Revolution for Food Security

Ryan Matthews / 5 days
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6 min read

The global challenge of feeding a burgeoning population with finite land and dwindling water resources demands innovative solutions. In Southern Africa, a decade-long project, “Transforming Irrigation in Southern Africa,” has shone a light on the capacity constraints plaguing irrigation schemes in Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. This groundwork has paved the way for a new, more […]

10
Apr

Nigeria Plants Seeds of Change with $510m Agro-Industrial Revolution

Ryan Matthews / 5 days
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4 min read

Kaduna, Nigeria: Defying a scorching sun and the first rains in over six months – a symbolic downpour, perhaps – Nigeria this week embarked on an ambitious journey to transform its long-neglected food and agriculture sector. The groundbreaking ceremony for the first of eight Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) in Kaduna State marked the tangible […]

08
Apr

South Africa’s Moment on the World Stage: Can the G20 Presidency Feed a Continent?

Ryan Matthews / 1 week
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5 min read

Johannesburg: As the only African nation holding a coveted seat at the G20 table, South Africa finds itself in a unique position of power and responsibility. With the presidency of the influential global grouping resting in its hands until the close of 2025, the nation has a golden opportunity to champion the urgent cause of […]

07
Apr

ANAPRI: Championing African Solutions for a Sustainable Agricultural Future

Ryan Matthews / 1 week
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3 min read

The Africa Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ANAPRI) is spearheading a transformative movement across the continent, determined to reshape Africa’s agricultural landscape through robust research, capacity building, and collaborative knowledge sharing. In a sector often influenced by external perspectives, ANAPRI is asserting the vital importance of homegrown solutions. “ANAPRI was born out of the […]

05
Apr

Africa’s Untapped Potential: Empowering Women to Feed the Continent

Ryan Matthews / 2 weeks
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2 min read

Johannesburg: While women form the backbone of Africa’s agricultural workforce, their full potential remains stubbornly locked behind a wall of systemic barriers. Experts warn that unlocking this potential is not just a matter of gender equality, but a crucial step towards ensuring the continent’s food security. The World Bank’s data GDP. Yet, women, who represent […]

04
Apr

Reclaiming Africa’s Climate Wisdom: A Call for Reparations and Resilience

Ryan Matthews / 2 weeks
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3 min read

Addis Ababa: In the face of a rapidly changing climate, Africa must look inward, not outward, to secure its agricultural future. The urgent need to repatriate the continent’s rich, yet suppressed, indigenous knowledge is paramount, argues Dr Ibrahim Assane Mayaki, African Union Special Envoy for Food Systems. The global dominance of staple crops like rice, […]

03
Apr

South Africa Poised to Reap Rewards of Continental Trade Pact, Parliament Hears

Ryan Matthews / 2 weeks
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2 min read

Cape Town: South Africa is poised to capitalise on the vast opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture heard this week. While many African nations are still navigating the complexities of implementing the landmark agreement, South Africa has completed its internal preparations and is ready to trade. […]

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