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07
Jan

Feathers of Fortune: Why Africa’s Poultry Industry is Taking Flight

  • Ryan Matthews / 3 months
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Africa’s poultry industry is poised for a dramatic ascent, offering a compelling investment opportunity for savvy investors. This sector, a cornerstone of food security and economic growth across the continent, is characterized by a potent mix of burgeoning demand, untapped potential, and a burgeoning middle class. A Protein Powerhouse: Poultry, with its affordability and relatively […]

06
Jan

Cameroon’s Livestock Sector Soars: A Model for Sustainable Development

  • Ryan Matthews / 3 months
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Yaoundé, Cameroon: Souleymane Aba, a chicken farmer from the Adamawa region, used to produce a modest 8,000 birds annually. Today, thanks to a government-led initiative, his production has skyrocketed to 28,000. This remarkable transformation reflects the success of the World Bank-financed Livestock Development Project (PRODEL), which is revolutionizing the Cameroonian livestock sector. For years, Cameroonian […]

04
Jan

African Leaders Convene in Kampala to Chart the Future of Agriculture

  • Ryan Matthews / 3 months
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Kampala, Uganda: The African Union will host an Extraordinary Summit in Kampala from 9th to 11th January 2025 to chart a new course for African agriculture. The summit, supported by the Ugandan government, aims to endorse the “Kampala Declaration,” a blueprint for transforming Africa’s agri-food systems over the next decade. This crucial gathering, organized by […]

04
Jan

A Year of Mixed Fortunes: South African Agriculture Looks to 2025

  • Ryan Matthews / 3 months
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Johannesburg: 2024 presented a mixed bag for South African agriculture. While the La Niña rains brought much-needed relief, their late arrival in some regions hampered planting and strained grazing resources. Despite these challenges, the sector is poised for a modest recovery in 2025, according to Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of […]

31
Dec

A Bitter Cup: Climate Change Threatens Kenya’s Coffee Farmers

  • Ryan Matthews / 4 months
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In the verdant highlands of Komothai, Kenya, the aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans usually hangs heavy in the air. But a shadow has fallen over this idyllic landscape: the spectre of climate change. For generations, farmers like Simon Macharia have cultivated the prized Kenya AA coffee beans, renowned globally for their rich flavour and […]

28
Dec

Standard Bank and Kwenantle Farmers: A Green Partnership for Botswana’s Future

  • Ryan Matthews / 4 months
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Gaborone: A strategic alliance between Standard Bank and Kwenantle Farmers is poised to revolutionize sustainable agriculture in Botswana. This partnership, which involves financing a 1MW solar-powered irrigation system for Kwenantle Farmers, marks a significant step towards a greener, more prosperous future for the country. Kwenantle Farmers, a leading player in Botswana’s agricultural sector, has established […]

28
Dec

Nigeria Seeks to Unleash Livestock Sector Potential

  • Ryan Matthews / 4 months
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Abuja: Nigeria is on the cusp of a livestock revolution, aiming to transform a sector plagued by conflict and underdevelopment into a powerhouse of economic growth. The government, under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, is forging a new path, seeking to unlock the sector’s immense potential and address the long-standing tensions between farmers and herders. A […]

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28
Dec

Climate Change Threatens Tanzania’s Economic Growth

  • Ryan Matthews / 4 months
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Tanzania’s ambitious goal of achieving middle-income status by 2050 faces a significant hurdle: climate change. A new World Bank report warns that unchecked climate change could severely impact the nation’s economic trajectory, potentially slowing growth by 4% and pushing millions into poverty. The report, titled “Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR),” highlights the stark realities […]

22
Dec

Africa’s Agricultural Renaissance: A Path to Food Security and Economic Resilience

  • Ryan Matthews / 4 months
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Johannesburg, 22 December 2024 – Agriculture remains the cornerstone of Africa’s economy, employing over 60% of the continent’s workforce and contributing significantly to GDP. Yet, despite its dominance, food insecurity continues to cast a long shadow over millions of lives. Erratic climate patterns, outdated farming techniques, and economic disruptions have made food production and distribution a […]

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22
Dec

Emerging Markets Drive Growth in Agricultural Machinery Sector

  • Ryan Matthews / 4 months
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The agricultural machinery market is undergoing a significant shift towards emerging regions such as Southeast Asia and Africa. This transformation is driven by rapid population growth and an increasing demand for advanced farming technologies in countries like Indonesia, Nigeria, and Ethiopia. A New Era for Agricultural Machinery In the coming years, while Europe and North […]