Africa Agribusiness

ACTESA working with AGRA to fast track seed harmonization in COMESA Member States

03-30-2020 | 14:33:38
ACTESA, a Specialized Agency of COMESA, is collaborating with AGRA to fast-track trading by seed companies on the harmonized COMESA Seed Trade Platform.
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African Development Bank approves $8.25 million loan to food producer Olivine Industries in Zimbabwe

03-30-2020 | 11:31:00
The African Development Bank Group has approved a $8.25 million corporate loan to Olivine Industries to support the company’s food production expansion plan in Zimbabwe.
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Researchers build the go-to dataset for smallholder farms

03-27-2020 | 10:01:00
Top-down projects for improving the lives of poor farmers were often unsuccessful because they didn’t systematically consider the diverse rural households survive and thrive.
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EBRD boosts olive oil sector in Morocco

03-27-2020 | 07:52:55
The EBRD is helping to develop the olive oil sector in Morocco with a loan of up to MAD 55 million to Al Dahra Holding subsidiaries, Al Dahra Morocco Factories and Al Dahra Morocco.
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[Botswana] Food delivery startup MyFoodness rebrands and expands to Tanzania

03-27-2020 | 06:24:00
Botswana food delivery startup MyFoodness has rebranded as Yamee and announced its entry into the Tanzanian market with a launch in Dar es Salaam.
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[Zimbabwe] Musika, Kemiko partnership provides ready market for 1,000 cassava growers

03-26-2020 | 11:48:51
Musika has signed an agreement with Kemiko Limited to help increase its processing capacity and provide a secure and ready market to 1,000 smallholder cassava growers.
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Cameroon government seeks $107 million financing from ITFC to bolster soybean and cotton seed processing

03-26-2020 | 11:45:00
The government of Cameroon is seeking $106.9 millon financing from The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) for acquisition of soybean and cotton seed for processing.
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Kenya plants first BT cotton seed

03-26-2020 | 10:12:16
Kenya has now joined six other African countries in commercial cultivation of Bt cotton.
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Partnerships key for harmonizing biosafety regulations in Africa, study

03-26-2020 | 09:58:00
The latest report on global status of commercialized biotech crops shows a total of 70 countries have adopted biotech crops through cultivation and importation.
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[Angola] Organic fertilizer manufacturer Soiadubo to double production capacity with eye on exports

03-25-2020 | 12:00:00
The organic fertilizer plant will this year double its current production capacity from 80,000 tonnes a day to 160,000.
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[Uganda] Agriculture players bet on biotech potato to grow yields at low cost

03-25-2020 | 06:57:00
Stakeholders working within the potato sector in Uganda are confident about the wide adoption of a new bioengineered late blight resistant potato.
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IITA researchers achieve 23 tonnes per hectare yield for yam in Nigeria

03-25-2020 | 06:43:30
The Business Incubation Platform (BIP) of IITA has achieved an impressive yield of 23 tonnes per hectare for yam production in Nigeria.
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Programme providing commercial support to smallholders and agribusiness launched in Uganda

03-24-2020 | 08:35:00
A new programme, which aims to increase global investment in agribusinesses trading with smallholders, has been launched in Kampala, Uganda.
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ICP project focuses on orange fleshed sweet potatoes to boost incomes and food security in Malawi

03-24-2020 | 06:13:00
Diet diversification and food security in Malawi are distinct challenges as most farmers are used to growing and consuming cereals, especially maize.
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Tongaat Hulett invests $29.5 million to resume sugar production in Mozambique

03-24-2020 | 05:52:00
South African-based sugar producer, Tongaat Hulett is set to resume operation at its Mozambican subsidiaries, the Xinavane and Mafambisse sugar mills by April with an investment of about $29.5 million.
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[Column] Kalongo Chitengi: An inclusive approach to sustainable agriculture

03-25-2020 | 13:23:50
For over a century the world has marked the month of March with tributes to women for strides made in elevating women’s achievements.
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[Column] Peter Setou: South Africa land reform is both a human rights and constitutional imperative

03-25-2020 | 09:19:00
There are rising calls for the South African government to revisit and address the land reform issue.
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[Startup Interview] Grace Wanjiru, Director of Operations, Agricultural Solutions, Kenya

03-24-2020 | 14:27:00
Agricultural Solutions Kenya has been working with rural communities and youth in the supply of agricultural machinery, biogas installations and training.
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[Column] Kabelo Makwane: Agriculture and its future on Mars

03-24-2020 | 13:08:00
Cloud computing is the delivery of on-demand computing services, from applications to storage and processing power, which is typically on a pay as you go basis over the internet.
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How agritech is transforming Africa

03-24-2020 | 11:04:00
Food consumption in the African continent has been on a steady rise since 2016, according to a report from DownToEarth.
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[Column] Clement Tulezi: Mitigating the impact of COVID -19 to Kenya’s floriculture industry

03-20-2020 | 13:31:00
The economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak has begun taking hold in Kenya. This is much more defined in agriculture, particularly the fresh produce industry.
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[Column] Lawrence Haddad: What does food system transformation mean?

03-20-2020 | 11:44:37
I go to many meetings where the term "food system transformation" is bandied about. Sometimes the term goes unquestioned.
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[Column] Nteranya Sanginga: Africa’s locust outbreak exposes need for crop science on all fronts

03-18-2020 | 06:42:47
Behind every farmer dealing with a crop pest is a scientist who has supported them by developing better seeds, crop protection methods and apps to identify weeds.
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[Startup Interview] Mathias Pwol, CEO, Fresh From The Farm Agric World Ltd, Nigeria

03-17-2020 | 13:22:45
Fresh From The Farm Agric World Ltd is a Nigeria startup that buys agricultural produce from farmers and supplies them to retail stores and markets. The CEO and founder Mathias Pwol explains.
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[Column] Wandile Sihlobo: What South Africa’s bumper maize harvest portends for export market

03-16-2020 | 13:04:21
Amid the news flow of the coronavirus, there have been some positive developments on South Africa’s maize production front.
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[Column] David Lupafya: Mobile network operators can drive the revival of agricultural sector

03-12-2020 | 13:10:00
The telecommunications industry is set to become an increasingly pivotal player in ensuring digital solutions are harnessed to boost productivity and competitiveness for the agriculture sector.
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[Column] Stella Nordhagen: Empowering women throughout the food supply chain

03-12-2020 | 06:12:00
Over the past decade, there has been growing focus on empowering women in agriculture - and with good reason.
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[Startup Interview] Uju Ojinnaka, CEO, Traders of Africa, Nigeria

03-06-2020 | 14:29:00
As globalization increasingly opens borders of trade for Africa, Traders of Africa, a Nigerian startup is offering the continent’s farmers and traders an opportunity to tap into this goldmine through an online marketplace.
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[Startup Interview] David Finchman, Director, Tilapia Farming, South Africa

03-06-2020 | 14:22:00
David Finchman is the Director of Tilapia Farming company in South Africa that is looking todevelop the infant industry across Africa.
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[Column] Agnes Kalibata: Time to mend our relationship with food

03-06-2020 | 11:08:35
Food is more than what we eat. It’s more than what satisfies our hunger. It’s more than what nourishes our bodies and our brains.
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