While other industries and sectors may have come to hold greater economic prominence in much of the developed world, in Africa, agriculture remains the most significant economic driver...
Axel Smeulders 27 Aug 2020
Covid-19 has had a dire effect on global economies. Rising infection rates have led to social distancing directives, persistent lockdowns, the closing of businesses...
Adegboye, Folasade Bosede 19 Aug 2020
According to a United Nations report, global food prices continue their upward trajectory for the second consecutive month in July, led by vegetable oils and dairy products...
6 Aug 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic will have economic consequences for many countries. In Nigeria, the country's lockdowns froze economic activities, causing job losses and supply chain disruptions.
Tolu Olarewaju 22 Jun 2020
Global commodity food prices fell for the fourth consecutive month in May, as supplies appear strong and demand weakens due to economic contractions triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic...
4 Jun 2020
The three-year partnership aims to support 25,000 farmers and 50 SMEs, as well as open up new markets for them...
28 Apr 2020
The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition 2020 gives hope and support to the agripreneurs on the African continent...
21 Apr 2020
Self-isolation, lockdowns, working remotely and physical distancing can get you down. Bizcommunity is the daily 'virtual commute' that brings you closer to 19 industry communities...
Bizcommunity.com 15 Apr 2020
"The growing impact of the Covid-19 coincides with the announcement of a 1,4% retraction in our economy as well as a decline of 7,6% for agriculture in the fourth quarter of 2019."
11 Mar 2020
"We need to ensure that Africa's future farmers not only grow crops but careers as well," argues Sylvia Ng'eno...
Sylvia Ng'eno 10 Feb 2020
In a joint letter to President Xi Jinping, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, International Fund for Agricultural Development and World Food Programme paid tribute to the resilience of the Chinese people...
6 Feb 2020
The fourth Agri-Food Tech & Innovation Summit, hosted by the Africa Agri Council is set to explore the upsurge in new thinking and the game-changing developments in agricultural practices and technology, and what is needed to scale these innovations to reach smallholder farmers and agribusinesses...
5 Feb 2020
African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina reminded students of the important role they have to play in the continent's economic development, as he was conferred with an honorary doctorate in his homeland...
30 Jan 2020
A new $500m initiative by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations is leading the way...
Rémi Nono Womdim 19 Dec 2019
