The impact of conflict in Ukraine on global food security
By Gilbert F. Houngbo, President of IFAD
At IFAD we are following the situation in Ukraine with a heavy heart. We deplore the loss of...
Relief for Fish and Avocado exporters as KenTrade simplifies export procedures
The Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) has announced plans to simplify trade procedures for Avocado and Fish in the current financial year 21/22 in...
Why we need five Rs to drive sustainable packaging – not just three
In 2022, there is a push towards conscious consumerism, which is certainly positive. There is increasing pressure on brands to put the environment first;...
Reflecting on partnerships for land reform over the past 10 years
Land Reform – Partnerships have the greatest potential to propel the success of land reform and enable the creation of viable commercial agricultural and...
Why 2022 could be a watershed year for logistics in Africa
By Amadou Diallo, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Middle East & Africa
Over the last two years, the logistics and supply chain industry has been...
Rising interest rates and wetness place a dampener on a potentially excellent agriculture season
After a bullish start to the 2021/22 agriculture season with prospects of another excellent season despite cost pressures, the sector faces a further challenge...
Why For Smallholders Questions Are More Important Than Answers?
By : Dr. Nimrod Israely is the Founder and CEO at Biofeed Ltd. based in Israel
Solid and successful sectors, e.g., natural minerals, know well how...
Mantashe’s point of view a setback for agricultural development
If transformation has to be interpreted as cadre deployment like Gwede Mantashe, Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, directed, Saai, as South Africa’s network...
Enhancing good money management decisions is key for farmers
While agriculture has played a crucial role in contributing to the country’s GDP, even during this unfavourable period of the Covid-19 pandemic, this sector...
Reflecting on the ground covered in land reform and where the land reform programme...
By Peter Setou, Chief Executive, Vumelana Advisory Fund
The past year was a mixed bag for the land reform programme. While the claimant communities and...