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African Agri Council NPC Board Member, Susan Payne, recently highlighted a critical fact: #Agriculture is the biggest employment sector on the #African Continent and #ecosystems need to be created where people can #collaborate, mobilize and find the best way forward on how to make things function better. This statement is not just a reflection of agriculture's role but a call for transformative action. One pivotal ecosystem that embodies this vision is the African Agri Investment Indaba (agri-indaba.com). This event brings together stakeholders from across the continent and beyond, providing a platform for dialogue, partnership, and innovation. WHY FOCUS ON AGRICULTURAL ECOSYSTEMS LIKE THE INDABA? Collaborative Opportunities: The Indaba facilitates connections between #investors, #agribusiness leaders, and #policymakers, creating #opportunities for synergy and #collaboration.    Showcasing Innovation: It serves as a showcase for the latest agricultural technologies, practices and discussions offering attendees insights into potentially transformative tools and methods. Policy Dialogue: The event provides a unique setting for discussing and shaping 3agricultural policies that can support sustainable growth and development across the continent. The African Agri Investment Indaba is more than an event—it's a catalyst for change. Let's harness the power of this platform to fulfill Susan Payne's vision for a more collaborative and prosperous agricultural future in Africa. 🔗 More information: https://bit.ly/4dkcfRX 🔗 To register: https://lnkd.in/gYqFd35i - #AfricanAgriculture #AfricanAgriIndaba #SustainableFarming #AgriTech #EconomicGrowth #ClimateAction - Ben Leyka Loudon Cito Rashaad Essop MANUEL SINGANO Sandra C Munangwa Reinhard Lotz Yolisa Nyoka

Opportunities in Africa’s Agricultural Trade Development at a Global Level Africa stands at the cusp of a transformative era in agricultural trade. With vast arable land, a youthful workforce, and a rich diversity of crops, the continent is uniquely positioned to become a global powerhouse in agriculture. Here’s why: Abundant Resources: Africa possesses 60% of the world's uncultivated arable land, offering immense potential for increasing agricultural production. Technological Advancements: Innovations in farming techniques, digital tools, and sustainable practices are revolutionizing agriculture across the continent, enhancing productivity and market access. Trade Agreements: The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is set to boost intra-African trade by reducing tariffs and trade barriers, fostering a more integrated and robust market. Global Demand: There’s a rising global demand for organic and sustainably sourced products, which African farmers are well-equipped to meet with their diverse and natural farming practices. Investment Opportunities: With increasing interest from international investors, there is a growing influx of capital into African agriculture, driving growth and innovation. As we look towards the future, Africa’s agricultural sector offers unparalleled opportunities for global trade development, promising prosperity for the continent and beyond. Let’s seize this moment to cultivate growth and sustainability together. We are thrilled to announce the Afro World Agri Food Summit curtain raiser in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on June 15th, leading up to the main event in Tanzania from July 29th to July 31st. Our founder Deepak Pareek will share his perspective on "How and Why to Ensure More Investments and Trade for African Agriculture". Let's unite to make the Afro World Agri Food Summit, organized by TASO INTERNATIONAL Events and supported by HnyB, a transformative experience for the global agriculture community. #Agriculture #Africa #TradeDevelopment #Sustainability #GlobalOpportunities #EconomicGrowth

🌱 Agricultural Investment: A Game-Changer for Africa's Future 🌍 With agriculture accounting for 20% of Africa’s GDP and 60% of the workforce, the sector holds the key to unlocking Africa’s economic potential. However, the annual agricultural financing gap of $23 billion to $31 billion highlights the pressing need for increased investment. Private sector interest is growing, with agricultural investment deals rising from $49 million in 2004 to over $7 billion in 2020. One of the fastest-growing areas is AgriTech, which has attracted $400 million+ in recent years, signaling a shift toward innovation-driven farming. 💡 How can we bridge the gap and build a resilient agricultural future for Africa? That’s where organizations like the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) step in. IFAD's unique approach focuses on: 🔸 Climate-resilient agriculture 🔸 Support for smallholder farmers 🔸 Empowering women and youth in agriculture 🔸 Promoting digital farming innovations Through low-interest loans, grants, and blended finance models, IFAD helps create sustainable agricultural projects by collaborating with local governments and organizations. Their Private Sector Financing Programme (PSFP) and Adaptation for Smallholder Agriculture Programme (ASAP) are just some of the impactful initiatives designed to promote sustainable growth in African agriculture. At Africa Agri Expo, we aim to foster partnerships that address these challenges and unlock investment potential across the continent. 💬 Let's work together to shape Africa’s agricultural transformation! 🌾 This event is beneficial if you're an investor looking for opportunities in African agriculture, a technology provider with innovative solutions, or a farmer seeking to adopt sustainable practices, it offers valuable insights and connections to help you achieve your goals. To learn more about exhibition opportunities, register https://lnkd.in/eJtFyvt Join us in shaping the future of sustainable agriculture in Africa and beyond. 🪴 Tahir Abdul Bari Afsheen Siddiqui Rushda Zafar Alqama Arif #africaagriexpo #networking #agritech #linkedintips #africa #innovation #cfbr

Pure Harvest Smart Farms, the #UAE-based controlled environment agriculture company, is laying the groundwork for a potential IPO in 2027 or 2028. The company, founded in 2017, has revolutionized food production in arid climates and is now scaling its operations globally. CEO Sky Kurtz indicated that the IPO, likely to take place in the UAE, will follow the company’s current $100 million fundraising round, its last major raise before going public. The company is also aggressively pursuing expansion opportunities, targeting the U.S. Sun Belt, #Mexico, #Morocco, and #Singapore. Upcoming projects include a proof-of-concept partnership with the Singaporean government and plans for a farm in Morocco, leveraging its favorable climate and proximity to Europe for low-carbon-footprint exports. With operations in the UAE, #SaudiArabia, #Kuwait, and #Oman, and new ventures in advanced agricultural technology, Pure Harvest aims to transform farming globally while mitigating the impacts of climate change. https://lnkd.in/dQd5dxZF

WHY WE’RE COMMITTED TO AGRIC TECHNOLOGY “Agritech” IN AFRICA   If you’re in the innovation space, you’d agree that it’s a really interesting place to be because you’ll constantly have to rethink the status quo of nearly everything around you with the goal of figuring how to make stuff better, more efficient and more sustainable. We’ve been looking at innovating agriculture in this region.   Firstly, Northern Nigeria, Nigeria, and Africa are largely agrarian, with the potential to become the food hub of the world! We're situated in the heart of this region, and our board includes veterans in the agric sector, like manzo maigari former Commissioner of Agriculture, Kaduna state, and former Director General of the Nigeria AgriBusiness Group (NABG). We understand the space!   Earlier this year, we hosted the inaugural Kaduna Agritech Bootcamp with the Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Business Innovation and Technology, Kaduna Investment Promotion Agency (KADIPA). We saw participation from key organizations like Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa AGRA, Bank of Agriculture (BOA), Palm Valley NG, Agrolog, Agrobays, and many more. The event brought together farmers, policymakers, researchers, business leaders, and innovators, yielding practical solutions already in use!   Other reasons we're committed to Agritech include: - Empowering smallholder farmers to improve their livelihoods - Leveraging technology to enhance agricultural productivity and efficiency - Addressing food security challenges in our region - Supporting the growth of the agricultural industry in Nigeria and Africa - Creating jobs and stimulating economic growth Look out for The Kaduna Agritech Bootcamp 2025... Beyond just innovating the space, we are also looking to bring key players in this region, including local and international sponsors of agricultural projects, to discuss, network and trade data towards fully understanding and shaping the future of agriculture in this region and by extension, Africa!    The World Bank World Food Programme Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation GIZ Nigeria & ECOWAS African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) African Development Bank Group GITEX AFRICA African Agri Council NPC African Agricultural Leadership Institute AALI Pan-African Institute of Agribusiness Management #GreysoftTechnologies #Agritech #Agri #Innovation #FoodSecurity #Sustainability

🌾 Regional Forum Seeks Solutions to Challenges in Rice Value Chain Development 🌾 The regional forum on low-emission rice farming kicked off in Hanoi on September 9, aiming to foster collaboration, build consensus, and address challenges in developing a sustainable rice value chain. 🔹 Event Overview: Jointly organized by Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and the World Bank-led FOLUR Impact Programme, the forum brought together 120 participants, including 70 international delegates from FOLUR member countries, UN agencies, international organizations, and businesses. 🔹 Key Highlights: - Mariam Sherman, Country Director of the World Bank for Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, highlighted successful results from sustainable agricultural projects in the Mekong Delta, showing significant improvements: ▫ 30% increase in profits. ▫ 25% decrease in production costs. ▫ 1.5 million tonnes reduction in CO2 emissions. - Vietnam's Ambitious Goals: ▫ The project aims to develop one million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice. ▫ Vietnam has committed to net-zero emissions by 2050 and actively participates in global sustainability initiatives. 🔹 Challenges and Solutions: - Dr. Nguyen Do Anh Tuan, Director of MARD’s Department of International Cooperation, emphasized the need for collaborative efforts from government, private sectors, and farmers. - Access to Finance: A critical factor in enabling investments in new technologies and improving economic efficiency. The forum, running until September 12, provides a platform for discussions on enhancing access to finance, adopting effective practices, and advancing science and technology for a sustainable and low-emission rice value chain. 🌱 Vietnam's Commitment: The country is ready to engage in South-South cooperation to share knowledge and experiences in rice production and sustainable agriculture. #RiceFarming #SustainableAgriculture #LowEmissionRice #VietnamAgriculture #GlobalCollaboration #ClimateAction #TradeInt #BKE #BrianKnowExim

As the world’s eyes turn to Rabat, the capital of the Kingdom of Morocco, a groundbreaking event unfolds that seeks to chart a new course for Africa’s agrifood systems. The FAO’s 33rd Regional Conference for Africa (ARC33), #AfricaFoodSecurity #AgricultureTransformation #AgrifoodSystemsAfrica #ARC33 #ClimateCrisisAgriculture #FAORegionalConference #InclusiveAgrifoodDevelopment #RabatAgricultureConference #ResilientAgrifoodSystems #sustainableagriculture

Count down! Exactly 66 days to IFAMA 2024. This time around all roads, flights, rails and seas to Almeria, Spain. Excitements keep welling-up 😊 🤗 🤪! IFAMA meeting is a rallying point where global agribusiness leaders will meet to discuss the best innovative agribusiness models to be employed to necessitate actualisation of the Vision 2030 and 2050 which aligns with UN SDGs agenda. It is quite saddening that food insecurity, as we know has been increasing recently in sub Sahara Africa, and this resulted to more attention from her governments as well as other international governmental organisations such as the AfDB, AU, EU, UN, World Bank, and USAID. It is even more glaring that Covid-19 pandemic has caused further disruptions in food supply and value chains making the matter worse. Interestingly, as one of the innovative ways of enhancing food and agricultural systems transformation, irrigation agriculture has been identified as a viable option. In my capacity as Professor of Agricultural Economics, I will be contributing to knowledge by presenting 3 papers from my research factory. #profmzuyandachristian #profikechiagbugba #profajuruchukwuobi #ump IFAMA Global Network

Looking forward to the sharing of your research, Prof. Mzuyanda Christian! It is exactly in line with the conference themes of sustainability and innovation. #IFAMA2024, #FeedTheWorld, #AgriInnovation, #SustainableAgriculture, #AgribusinessManagement

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵-𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 Last week, Frank Steffens and Paul Loman represented us at the Techagro fair in the Czech Republic. This visit was more than just attending a fair; it was a strategic opportunity. By combining the fair with on-site project visits and meetings with potential clients in Germany and Austria, we gained valuable insights into the local agricultural situation. This approach allows us to efficiently maintain relationships with existing clients, meeting multiple of them in one place without the need for extensive travel across Europe. Face-to-face interaction enhances client trust and underscores our commitment to understanding their unique needs and challenges. Building on this strategic approach, while our team gears up for the Agrishow 2024 in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil, Paul is seizing the opportunity to explore the agricultural sector in North-West Africa during #SIAM2024 in Meknès, Morocco.   His participation on April 22nd and 23rd is not just an exploration of North Africa's agricultural landscape but an opportunity to gain valuable perspectives ahead of our South American expedition. 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 Africa's agricultural panorama is a mix of challenges and opportunities. With its fertile lands and dual growing seasons, the continent holds vast potential. Yet, issues like soil erosion and drought concerns persist. Recognizing these challenges, agricultural enterprises are increasingly adopting cutting-edge techniques to enhance productivity and address these challenges. 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀  Leveraging our extensive experience and global insights, HuizingHarvest is committed to offering customized solutions tailored to the unique needs of the African agricultural sector: - Specialized Training for Operators and Mechanics  - Machine Optimization   - On-Ground Field Support and Machinery Testing   - Integrated Farm Process Optimization 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀  Understanding local dynamics is key to offering effective solutions. With the recent addition of a French-speaking team member, we are better positioned to connect with and serve the diverse needs of stakeholders in Morocco. 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 We are excited about the opportunities that this Moroccan expedition offers. It provides a unique platform to establish new partnerships, gain deeper insights into the local agricultural landscape, and further refine our services to meet the evolving needs of manufacturers, dealers, and farmers across the region. Stay tuned as we continue our global agricultural journey, bringing you more insights and updates from our explorations around the world.