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We welcome the launch of the new OECD-G7 plan to enhance Africa’s participation in the OECD seed certification scheme as part of the OECD - OCDE's wider efforts to strengthen agricultural productivity and its contribution to economic development.    🤝 ISF is a strategic partner in the "Joint Initiative: Strengthening seed certification in Africa," launched during a meeting of G7 agriculture ministers in Syracuse on 26-27 September. This initiative will improve seed quality and boost yields and farmer incomes across the continent. It will expand the uptake of the seed certification scheme to up to 14 African countries over a five-year period. Capacity-building activities will improve countries’ ability to: 🌱 Meet global OECD Seed Schemes standards. 🌱 Facilitate access to quality seeds to farmers, including smallholder farmers. 🌱 Improve farmers’ and smallholder farmers’ livelihoods. 🌱 Facilitate trade and access to new markets. 🌱 Build an inclusive seed system to achieve national food security and sustainability goals, including resilience to climate change. Michael Keller, ISF Secretary General, shared: "ISF is pleased to be a strategic partner in the new OECD-G7 plan to help countries in Africa benefit from meeting global OECD Seed Schemes standards and, ultimately, support regional seed trade and ensure that farmers, especially smallholder farmers, can access quality seeds. By cooperating with the OECD in this public-private partnership, ISF aims to support the development of the seed sector and agriculture sector, in general, in the continent."   For more information about ISF's involvement in this important initiative, please reach out to Khaoula Belhaj Fragniere. Find out more about this initiative: https://lnkd.in/e-2tdFeW #SeedIsLife

Invest in Change: Together, We Can Build a Food-Secure Nation In a world of increasing challenges, agriculture remains the backbone of any nation’s stability and prosperity. Yet, in Africa, food insecurity persists, depriving millions of the fundamental right to nourishment. At Noba Africa, we believe that lasting solutions require bold action, innovation, and partnerships. Our Ethical Investment Initiative offers a pathway for individuals to make an impact while earning competitive returns. The Mission: Feeding the Nation Agriculture is the key to unlocking Africa’s economic potential and addressing its food security challenges. However, smallholder farmers—the backbone of our food system—often lack the resources to thrive. By participating in Noba Africa's Ethical Investment, you contribute directly to the development of sustainable agricultural solutions that ensure a steady food supply and empower farmers to flourish. How Ethical Investment Works Our Ethical Investment platform is built on a simple yet powerful premise: share profits, share impact. Class A Model: Reinvest your quarterly earnings to grow your capital base. Every quarter, your profits and principal are reinvested, creating compounding growth. Class B Model: Enjoy quarterly payouts through a 50/50 profit-sharing structure, ensuring steady cash flow while driving agricultural transformation. Both models ensure your investment contributes to the agricultural value chain, from commodity trading to empowering local farmers with high-quality inputs and training. Why Choose Noba Africa? Transparency: Your investment is managed with the highest standards of integrity and accountability. High Impact: Every contribution supports sustainable farming, boosts food production, and uplifts communities. Rewarding Returns: With up to 6% quarterly profits, you achieve financial growth while driving social good. Be Part of the Change Food security is not just a goal; it’s a collective responsibility. By joining our Ethical Investment initiative, you become a vital force in transforming agriculture, creating jobs, and ensuring no family goes hungry. Together, we can feed the nation and secure a brighter future for generations to come. Invest today. Let’s make a difference, one farm at a time. For more information, visit Noba Africa's platform or call 09069621465. https://lnkd.in/emKR7Dxi #FeedTheFuture #EthicalInvestment #AgricultureMatters #NobaAfrica #ImpactInvesting LAVONNE EBIYE, FIMC, CMC NAJIM ABDULRAZAK

There are times in professional life when you're particularly happy to reach milestones. I've been working in and with Africa for over 20 years. In all kinds of sectors. In many countries. Many formats. In the end, it's been a bit too often the same thing, with too many sectors and economic models organized around an export logic, without any real effort on the part of the big brand stakeholders located in Europe / US / China to think about organizing systems that SHARE value, particularly with the most disadvantaged links. Small farmers, for example. And yet, Africa is on the move. Africa is not the problem. The problem is grounded with decision-makers, all too often far removed from reality on the ground. They continue to work on Africa and other areas of the Global South using outdated schemes. It is therefore with real emotion that I see this new program launched by Ksapa in Ivory Coast last week. A program that thinks, on scale, a system, with a diverse and complementary coalition. This partnership agreement with the Ivory Coast Ministry of State, Ministry of Agriculture, with the financial support of the French Ministry of the Economy, within the framework of a partnership initiated with Société Générale Group and Société Générale Côte d'Ivoire, aims to provide Ivorian agricultural cooperatives in the rice, cotton, cashew nut and cocoa sectors with a structural reinforcement solution that enables them to invest while being supported by both technical assistance and a digital solution with affordable financing. The aim is to enable the structural reinforcement of these cooperatives and to improve and strengthen the incomes of small farmers, with a strong environmental and socio-economic impact. Reach out if interested to learn more of course!

NEWS AFRICA   AU Targets 45% Agri-Food Output Growth by 2035  - AU adopts a 10-year CAADP Strategy and Action Plan for resilient agri-food systems.   - Goals include reducing post-harvest losses by 50% and tripling intra-African agri-food trade by 2035.   - Ugandan President emphasizes value addition to reduce reliance on imports.   - Calls made to eliminate non-tariff barriers disrupting agriculture across Africa.   - AU Commission raises concerns over the slow progress of the CAADP Programme since 2014.   - Collective action stressed to achieve food sovereignty and prosperity under Agenda 2063.

Sahel Capital invests $610,000 in Ghana’s Oyster Agribusiness to boost market access for 4,500 smallholder farmers. The funding will help Oyster connect farmers to FMCG companies and export markets, ensuring better incomes and fair pricing. With a focus on transparency and sustainability, Oyster’s partnerships enable traceability and compliance with global standards. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dmzz3bGC Mezuo Nwuneli Laurent Christian AKE DJORO Deji Adebusoye Greg Matu Aicha HAIDARA Oluwafemi Kehinde Eline Blaauboer Romuald Bentefouet Nikita Khemani, CFA Guy Prince YOMO Mujidah Bello-Olanipekun Oluwatosin Ojo, CFA Rose Nimoh Serwaa Sylvia Kombat Edmond Kombat Simon Bitian Boakye Joseph Laary Daniel Kuupol Chris Kwara #empowerafrica #africa #investinafrica #SmallholderFarmers #SustainableFarming #MarketAccess #Agribusiness #FoodSystems

Supported by USAID, introduction of Vietnamese Shallots to Global Markets

Empowering the Next Generation of Nigerian Agripreneurs The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) has taken a bold step toward transforming Nigeria’s agriculture with the ₦10 million Farmers for the Future (F4F) Cohort 5.0 grants.  Congratulations to:  Tolu Ajibola, CEO of Tolu Ajibola Farms, who won the grand prize of ₦3 million  Chinaza Mbah and Aishat Albashir, awarded ₦2 million each  And our second runners-up, receiving ₦1 million each Beyond funding, F4F offers:  ·        Mentorship from BATNF’s alumni network  ·        Industry connections  ·        Tools to combat agricultural challenges  This initiative isn’t just about grants; it’s about building a sustainable future, fighting food insecurity, and empowering young innovators in agriculture.  🔗 Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/g9qaBFgE #AgricultureInnovation #BATNF #SustainableFarming  

Agribusinesses have the potential to transform the global food system by creating jobs, improving food quality, and supporting smallholder farmers. However, they often struggle to access funding, especially in sub-Saharan Africa where there’s a $74 billion finance gap.   That’s why we’re teaming up with FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank and the UK Government to help agribusinesses and small farmers get more funding and support.   Through our technical assistance facility BII Plus, we are expanding a program called CASA, which helps agribusinesses in developing countries get the finance they need. The program aims to make agribusinesses more successful and inclusive, benefiting both people and the planet.   BII and FMO will each invest $3 million in the expanded CASA Plus programme from 2024-2026, with plans to extend it further. CASA Plus will offer support to enhance existing investments, find new investment opportunities, and tackle barriers to investment in green and inclusive agribusinesses.   The first phase of CASA, managed by TechnoServe, has already helped 40 agribusinesses improve services for around 116,000 smallholder farmers, boosting their incomes and resilience to climate change.

Launching of another project for the African continent. 🍴FCI4Africa begins! An initiative focused on transforming African agriculture and fostering fair and sustainable trade 🥗 FCI4Africa aims to foster sustainable, fair, and healthy food systems in Africa by advancing free and fair trade, harmonising non-tariff measures, digitising food systems, and promoting knowledge sharing through open science and digital platforms. We focus on: ✅ 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 smallholder farmers and SMEs towards fair and sustainable trade. ✅ 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 food safety and trade compliance through digital solutions. ✅ 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 a just transition by evaluating certification schemes like organic, fair trade, and deforestation-free. ✅ 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 new opportunities for African farmers, processors, and traders both within Africa and in trade with the EU. Our journey officially begins next week with the kick-off meeting in Ibadan, Nigeria, where partners will come together to set the foundation for this impactful mission. Stay tuned for updates, stories, and insights as we, at reframe.food, work together to empower communities, protect ecosystems, and build a better future for African agriculture! #FCI4Africa #SustainableAgriculture #FairTrade #FoodInnovation #ResearchImpactEU #ReframeFood #RFF #reclaimtheplanet

Heading to the International Business Conference - Guyana / Suriname. Looking forward to exploring some opportunities in Agriculture and the Marine industry. https://lnkd.in/emSKZ9vp With a population of only 815,000, Guyana is expected to be the second fastest growing economy in 2024. Interestingly, it was the world’s fastest growing economy last year, with a 62% increase in GDP. Guyana is one of the founding members of Caricom and is currently leading the region in a major food security initiative to reduce Caricom imports by 25% by 2025. https://lnkd.in/en2EzHvB Moreover, this is following last year's local BVI news, that the BVI sent a delegation to Guyana to promote deeper ties. https://lnkd.in/eZwdwRpy Looking forward to connecting.