africa
Starting an agribusiness with little to no capital in Africa
The desire to become an agribusiness owner or a farmer is a noble one, especially in this age and time when many people shy away from it. However, problems occur when farmers are eager to start a business, but resources are either scarce or inadequate. Starting an agribusiness with[...]
ProAgri Africa 121
Dear ProAgri Africa readers, while South Africa is dealing with a serious outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), the rest of Africa has not seen widespread cases, yet the threat is real. Animal diseases don’t respect borders, and across the region, governments and farming communities are taking steps to protect[...]
FMD Namibia needs N$1,5 billion to safeguard its livestock sector
In light of the serious outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in neighbouring South Africa, as well as indications that the disease has already spread across the border to Botswana, Namibia is doing everything in its power to prevent this devastating virus from entering its borders. Namibia will require an[...]
ProAgri Africa 117
As the first rains bless the soil across many parts of Africa, there’s a renewed sense of hope and anticipation in the air. For most of our farmers, planting season is well underway, a time when long hours, careful planning, and faith comes together. Whether you’re planting maize in[...]
ProAgri Africa 115
If there’s one thing, we all know, it’s that farming in Africa is not for the faint-hearted. Every season comes with its own bag of surprises, some good, some… well, let’s just say they keep us on our knees. The rain doesn’t always come when we hope, the[...]