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As extended droughts continue to change the agricultural landscape throughout South Africa, some farmers in the country are cultivating what they hope is a new goldmine – saffron. In the latest episode of Marketplace Africa, CNN’s Zain Asher takes a look at how this delicate flower is transforming the fields and fortunes of those across the value chain in […]
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The Path to Feeding Itself: Bold Solutions for 2025 Agriculture remains the bedrock of Africa’s economy, employing over 60% of the continent’s workforce and contributing significantly to GDP. Yet, despite this dominance, food insecurity continues to cast a long shadow over millions of lives. Erratic climate patterns, aging farming techniques, and economic disruptions have made […]
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As Africa enters 2025, the continent stands at a critical juncture of transformation and opportunity. With a growing population, untapped resources, and vibrant innovation hubs, Africa’s potential is unmatched. Yet the road to realizing that promise is marked by familiar obstacles: food insecurity, governance challenges, and the impacts of climate change. These priorities reflect the […]
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Agriculture is the backbone of Uganda’s economy, with smallholder farmers producing up to 70% of the country’s marketed produce. Despite its significance, many farmers still rely on subsistence farming and face substantial challenges, including limited resources. One of the key obstacles is the disconnect between farmers, extension services, and agro-input providers which slows the adoption […]
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As Africa rapidly emerges as a key player in the global economy, the continent presents a wealth of lucrative investment opportunities across a range of high-growth sectors. From agriculture to energy and manufacturing, Africa’s rich resources, expanding population, and progressive economic reforms are making it a prime destination for investors seeking substantial returns. Agriculture: The Next Frontier in Global Food Production Africa […]
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Jibrin K. Bukar is the president of the National Sunflower Growers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria. An indigene of Borno State, Jibrin began his career as a banker before transitioning into sunflower farming in the mid-2010s. As president, Mr. Jibrin is responsible for advancing the organization’s goal of making Nigeria one of the top […]
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The Challenge: By 2025, the global cashew kernel market is projected to reach almost $7 billion. West Africa is a leading producer of raw cashews and yet 90 percent of these raw nuts are sent outside Africa for processing. Cashew farmers and exporters only get a fraction of the final retail price which means West […]
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By Enock Chikava A couple of weeks ago, I traveled from my current home in Seattle to the community in Zimbabwe where I grew up—and where my 85-year-old mother still manages the family farm that once supported her 11 children. The contrast between the lush greenery of North America’s Pacific Northwest and the parched fields […]
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In 2010, a visionary group of fifteen maize growers from Ibumila village laid the foundation for the Ibumila Agricultural Marketing Co-operative (Ibumila AMCOS). Officially registered as a cooperative in 2013, the organization swiftly grew, expanding its membership to 94 by 2015. The core mission of Ibumila AMCOS is to uplift the livelihoods of people in […]
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Authors: Roux Wildenboer, Sector Head: Agriculture at Absa CIB and Simon Kinuthia, Head: Agribusiness at Absa Bank Kenya How does the bank which funds the largest number of agriculture sector transactions in South Africa, utilise its skills and knowledge to improve food security and become a force for good across the African continent? This is […]
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