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NEWS REVIEW: WHY COMMERCIAL AGRIBUSINESSES RESORT TO BACKWARD INTEGRATION – GOV. SULE Due to foreign exchange challenges, Nigerian agribusiness investors are focusing on backward integration. Governor Abdullahi Sule emphasized that implementing the Framework for Responsible Investment in Land-Intensive Agriculture (FRILIA) will attract private investments, benefiting both investors and communities. Click on this link to read more... https://lnkd.in/dWf9s-bR #agribusinessafrica  #agribusinessnigeria  #agribusiness  #nigeriaagriculture  #economicgrowth  #agricnewsinafrica  #agrinews  #agriculture  #foodsecurity  #agribusinessnews #agriculture

🚜 Big news for the U.S. agricultural sector! The USDA has announced a significant $300 million investment through the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) aimed at diversifying U.S. agricultural exports. This initiative will provide crucial support to 66 organizations, helping them tap into high-growth markets such as Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. By broadening export destinations, this effort will enhance the global competitiveness of American farmers and producers, fostering sustainable growth and opening new economic opportunities. The USDA's commitment underscores the importance of innovation and adaptation in ensuring the resilience of our agricultural economy. This funding is set to facilitate market research, promotional activities, and the establishment of new trade partnerships. It’s a strategic move to not only bolster the current export figures but also to future-proof U.S. agriculture against global market fluctuations. 📈 #Agriculture #USDA #ExportMarkets #GlobalTrade #Sustainability #FoodIndustry #EconomicGrowth

🌟 Congratulations to our partners at IISD for launching a new Responsible Agricultural Investment tool for agribusinesses! 🌟 Grow Asia supported the development of The RAI Tool for Agribusiness, developed by International Institute for Sustainable Development and Cerise+SPTF with support from Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. This important tool helps agribusinesses align with international principles for responsible business conduct. As part of this consortium, Grow Asia worked with SMEs like Morination and Pacific Holdings to test the tool and ensure its effectiveness. Alongside International Institute for Sustainable Development, The ASEAN Secretariat, and FAO, we are committed to fostering responsible investment. Through our GrowRight responsible investing program, Grow Asia launched The ASEAN Academy on Responsible Investing, which provides training for professionals and investors to accelerate system-wide change in the food, agriculture, and forestry sectors. GrowRight is anchored by the Government of Japan through the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF) and Cargill, and supported by Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Visa, and UK AID. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/g7Mg3hed Hafiz Mirza | Marion ALLET | #ResponsibleInvestment | #SustainableAgriculture | #Agribusiness

Agriculture Value Chain Financing: A Key to Rural Prosperity Effective financing of value chain development is a critical lever for enhancing rural prosperity and food security. Access to finance at each stage of the value chain—from input supply and production to processing and market access—unlocks significant opportunities for smallholder farmers, driving productivity gains and enabling sustainable growth. Through my work, I have seen the profound impact of Value Chain Financing in bridging financial gaps, particularly in regions where public funding is limited. By leveraging private sector financing, we can strengthen these value chains, leading to more resilient agricultural systems and thriving rural economies. #ValueChainFinance #AgricultureFinance #RuralDevelopment #FoodSecurity #SmallholderFarmers #SustainableAgriculture #PrivateSectorFinance #AgriFinance #EconomicDevelopment #FinancialInclusion See more at : https://lnkd.in/d28mED2x

Unearthing potential in new sectors, our latest report, "Agriculture, your next investment move," underscores immense opportunities in agriculture. Backed by a rising global population, technology advancements, and a tidal wave of global capital, the sector holds promise, JLL's Bhavin Patel told The Australian Financial Review. Notably in Australia, the $3.6T agribusiness segment offers considerable investment options. It's time to broaden your investment spectrum - agribusiness is ripe for harvest! 🌾🌎💰 https://co.jll/3vvBuQl #JLLAus #investments #agriculture #realestate #innovation #techboom #investmentopportunities

Interim Budget 2024-25: Are strategies for agricultural advancement realistic? Views from Industry Leaders: Alekh Sanghera, Co-founder and CEO, FarMart views the Interim Budget 2024-25 as a step towards a promising #Agritech future. He appreciates the provisions for strengthening agricultural value chains, minimising wastage, and providing crop insurance. #AlekhSanghera echoes the government’s vision of bridging the farm-to-fork gap through schemes like PMKSY and PMFME, fostering local and global food security. NEVER EVER IGNORE INVESTING IN AGRICULTURE, BECAUSE FOOD SECURITY MATTERS FOR THE BILLIONS OF PEOPLE ACROSS THE WORLD. AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY ARE INTERLINKED. NO AGRICULTURE, NO FOOD SECURITY, NO FOOD, NO LIFE #budget2024 #unionbudget #budget #agriculture #advancement #future #investment #governmentofIndia #government #India #opinion #leaders #thoughts #indiangovernment #technology #policies #policy #thinking

Nigeria, Brazil sign deal to boost agribusiness in 774 LGs - Dateline Nigeria The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) and Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) of Brazil, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance private sector development in fertiliser production, hybrid seed technology, and agricultural finance.  The MoU was signed on behalf of the government by the Permanent Secretary of … https://lnkd.in/dJZbeP7n

Bridging the Information Gap: Unlocking Investment Potential in African Agriculture Investing in agriculture in Africa faces a significant challenge: the lack of comprehensive, accessible, and context-rich information. While agriculture is the largest employer on the continent, contributing 30-40% to the GDP, the sector remains hindered by a severe information gap, which limits its potential for growth and innovation. This information problem exists across various stages #AfricanAgriculture #InformationGap #UnlockingInvestment >>> Read more

This week, the African leaders’ message in agriculture to the Chinese leadership should focus on agricultural productivity and technology partnerships. Meanwhile, for South Africa, the message must centre on boosting agricultural exports to China. https://lnkd.in/ddYD2RjC

Even with its various challenges, agriculture plays a critical role in South Africa’s economy through its contribution to food security, employment and our gross domestic product from exports. In addition, agriculture can be utilised to make a lasting impact, with alignment, on both primary and secondary agriculture, to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These combine - when done correctly - to drive the promotion of rural development, creation of jobs, improvement of food security and contribution to long-term economic growth. Click to read the full article. Denzil Kennon https://lnkd.in/d-QjH7zm