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Investable Value Chains in Africa’s Agribusiness Sector for 2025

Strategic value chains in Africa’s agribusiness investments in 2025 The agribusiness sector in Africa stands at a pivotal juncture in 2025, presenting unprecedented opportunities for investors. The African Continental Free Trade Area…

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Curated opportunities for agribusinesses in Africa

Explore these carefully curated opportunities and initiatives tailored for agripreneurs and agribusinesses across Africa. From grants and accelerators to capacity-building programmes, these opportunities aim to empower agribusinesses and agripreneurs to drive sustainable…

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Harnessing the Potential of e-Soil for Climate-Smart Agriculture

What is e-soil? Electronic soil (e-soil) is a soilless substrate for hydroponic production developed by scientists. This cutting-edge growth medium, composed mainly of cellulose, has been designed to possess electrical conductivity through…

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The Year in Food: Trends Shaping the Agri-Food Landscape in 2024

Trends in agri-food in 2024 As we reflect on the progress made in food sustainability in 2023, it becomes evident that the year 2024 holds great potential for further advancements. The trends…

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Micro-Tom: The Powerful Miniature Tomato Cultivar Revolutionising Horticulture

Introduction In the world of tomato cultivation, size doesn’t always matter. Meet Micro-Tom, the extraordinary miniature tomato cultivar that has been making waves in horticulture. In this blog post, we will explore…

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Onion Production and Processing in Africa: Unlocking Potential for Intra-African Trade in the Year of AfCFTA Implementation

Introduction In recent years, the African continent has witnessed significant growth in onion production and processing, positioning itself as a major player in the global market. Revenue in the onions market amounts…

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Nigeria Intends to Join AfCFTA Guided Trade to Unlock Economic Potential and Opportunities

Introduction In a move that holds significant promise for Nigeria’s economic growth and regional integration, the country is making a strategic decision to join the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Guided…

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Implications of removing agricultural input subsidies in Ghana: Exploring viable policy alternatives for smallholder farmers

Introduction The government of Ghana’s decision to remove subsidies on agricultural inputs has sparked significant concerns among stakeholders, particularly smallholder farmers. We understand that this is part of the recent IMF-bailout programme…

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Africa Trade Gateway: Unlocking Digital Trade Services for African Businesses

Introduction In today’s interconnected world, digital technologies play a pivotal role in facilitating international trade. Recognising this, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with the AfCFTA Secretariat launched the Africa Trade…

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The Coconut Value Chain in Africa: Growth Potential under AfCFTA

Brief Introduction The coconut industry in Africa has been experiencing a remarkable resurgence in recent years, driven by increasing global demand for coconut products and the continent’s favourable agro-climatic conditions. This blog…

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