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● Join over 500 scientists, researchers, and changemakers uniting to drive real solutions for gender equality in food, land and water systems. ● A call to co-create solutions that accelerate gender equality in agri-food and water systems. Register before 26 September 2025. CGIAR, through the Accelerator on Gender Equality and Inclusion, the International Water Management […]
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Strengthening African agriculture is one of the most powerful levers for advancing global development, according to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in collaboration with the Paris Peace Forum. The ‘African Agriculture Is the Key to Global Sustainable Development’ report shows that improving productivity in the sector could help achieve between 30% and 50% […]
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Isaac Tongola – Fairtrade Africa CEO Over the last decade, African farmers and workers have done what many thought impossible – reshaping the continent’s trade into a force for good. By leading from the front, they have built resilient systems that have accorded them fairer prices, built stronger communities, and advanced inclusive practices; all emerging […]
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Expert Panel unveils strategies to embrace and scale finance toward strengthening public and private sector investment across Africa’s agrifood sector for growth, food security, and resilience Unlocking new and innovative sources of financing will be critical to meeting Africa’s agrifood system transformation ambitions and deploying interventions across interconnected sectors such as energy, trade, infrastructure, and […]
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By Louis van Ravesteyn, Head of Agribusiness: Business and Commercial Banking, Standard Bank Group A soybean harvested in Mpumalanga today moves through a value chain more structured than it was a decade ago. It travels from farm to storage through coordinated channels, often under the oversight of commercial offtakers with long-term supply relationships. Crushing plants […]
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By Zaheer Dindar, CEO and Co-founder, Pumpkn.io One of the most significant hurdles to growth across Africa’s food value chain lies in the inefficiencies inherent in traditional processes. Fragmented supply chains, limited access to real-time market information, and outdated farming techniques often lead to significant post-harvest losses and reduced profitability. Here, the emergence of digital […]
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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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In celebration of the International Day of Rural Women, themed “Rural women confront the global cost-of-living crisis,” TERA proudly launches its transformative biochar solution aimed at enhancing food security, creating jobs for women, and addressing climate change. By converting agricultural waste into biochar, TERA boosts crop yields, strengthens resilience to drought, and significantly contributes to carbon sequestration, […]
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By Monica Musonda Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has restricted international exports and sent food costs soaring – particularly for vulnerable populations still experiencing shocks from the pandemic and who can least afford to pay more to feed their families. Two years on, global food supply chains are still just as susceptible to serious disruptions caused by […]
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