Tag: Food security

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ETG lands $600 million loan to boost African agriculture

ETG $600 million loan expands agricultural finance, supporting African farmers, food supply chains and sustainable agribusiness.

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Alapala opens 250 TPD flour mill in Côte d’Ivoire, expands Africa presence
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Alapala opens 250 tpd flour mill in Côte d’Ivoire, expands Africa presence

Alapala expands in Africa with a 250 TPD flour mill in Côte d'Ivoire and launches the energy-efficient Similago III milling system.

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
Olam Agri, IDH deepen partnership
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West African farmers gain new support as Olam Agri, IDH deepen partnership

Olam Agri and IDH expand their West Africa partnership to support farmers, boost food security and promote climate-smart agriculture.

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
AfricaRice, AATF sign five-year deal
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AfricaRice, AATF sign five-year deal to boost rice production across Africa

AfricaRice and AATF sign a five-year deal to boost rice production, expand agricultural technology access and reduce Africa’s import gap.

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
Burkina Faso ends four-year ban on cereal flour exports
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Burkina Faso ends four-year ban on cereal flour exports, boosting Africa trade

Burkina Faso ends a four-year cereal flour export ban, opening new trade opportunities for processors as production reaches record levels.

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Egypt targets $204 million agriculture financing boost
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Egypt targets $204 million agriculture financing boost, expands FX lending

Egypt agriculture financing boost reaches $204 million, expanding FX loans, farm exports, agribusiness investment and food security.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
Karingani Game Reserve gives 17 tonnes of seeds to 2,000 Mozambique families
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Karingani Game Reserve gives 17 tonnes of seeds to 2,000 Mozambique families

Karingani Game Reserve gives 17.6 tonnes of seeds to 1,952 Mozambique families to restore farming after devastating floods.

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Morocco’s Africa Feed & Food secures $91 million to expand agri-food capacity
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Morocco’s AFF secures $91 million to expand food industry

Morocco’s agri-food sector is attracting renewed investor attention, with fresh capital flowing into businesses linked to food security, processing and regional trade. The latest deal highlights how the North African economy is building its position in agro-industry as demand for locally produced and processed food rises across the continent.  This shift is supported by government policy, steady domestic consumption and…

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East Africa’s farms drive sustainable growth
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7 biggest farms in East Africa driving agribusiness growth

Five major farms across East Africa are redefining large-scale agriculture through technology, sustainability, and local partnerships.

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Vertical farm towers reshape African smallholder futures
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Feeding futures in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Mashambas farm tower concept for smallholders

The Mashambas tower blends vertical farming, markets, and training hubs, aiming to boost smallholder incomes in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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African Investment 2025
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7 biggest agricultural investments in Africa in 2025

Africa eyes record agri-investment in 2025 with over $11 billion pledged for food, tech, and processing expansion.

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Top 10 biggest publicly-listed Agri-businesses in Africa

Africa’s agribusiness sector, led by innovators like Seed Co, BUA Foods, and Olam, drives food security, job creation, and economic growth amid challenges.

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