African Farming & Food Processing

Since its launch in 1980, African Farming and Food Processing has become the leading magazine dedicated to the agricultural and primary food processing sectors in English-speaking Africa. It is the sole publication serving this important industry across the region.

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Invictus Investment acquires major stake in Angolan fertiliser company Angata

1 month ago | africanfarming.net | Sania Aziz

Invictus Investment Company Plc, a prominent agro-food enterprise in the Middle East and Africa, has agreed to acquire a 65% stake in Angata, a leading fertiliser blending company based in Lobito, Angola. The deal, executed through Mauritius-based Dagro Chemical Limited, awaits regulatory approvals and is the company’s third major acquisition in Africa, following purchases of Merec Industries in Mozambique and a 60% stake in Morocco’s Graderco.
Helping farmers combat water scarcity: an IFAD and Libya initiative

1 month ago | africanfarming.net | Madhuri Ramesh

A new US$9.2mn investment project has been launched to help 57,000 smallholder farmers and pastoralist households in chronically dry areas make their water supplies last longer and build their resilience to climate change The Agriculture Sector in Libya (RENEWAL) project will be IFAD’s first-ever investment in Libya.
Specialised sponge developed for stormwater recycling and reuse

1 month ago | africanfarming.net | Madhuri Ramesh

Researchers have created a functional sponge that is capable of efficiently soaking up certain pollutants from water and then releasing them on demand Industrial manufacturing and agriculture, in particular, experience mineral and fertiliser loss due to runoff, leaving valuable non-renewable resources as pollutants in bodies of water. Those resources include heavy metals like zinc and copper and also phosphate.
Advancing cultivation through automation

1 month ago | africanfarming.net | Madhuri Ramesh

The continual development of AI technologies has opened up potential for their use in various farming systems, including greenhouses As agriculture continues to be one of the top revenue generating sectors in Africa, the popularity of greenhouse systems has seen a significant increase in recent years. Various fruits, vegetables and high-value crops are now being grown in specially designed greenhouse systems throughout the year, irrespective of weather conditions in the region.
Agro-investor calls to revive Nigeria’s economy through cocoa value chain

1 month ago | africanfarming.net | Madhuri Ramesh

As Nigeria’s economy faces rising inflation, agro-investor and managing director of Cultivate Africa, Dr Dominic Joshua, has issued a call to action aimed at leveraging the cocoa value chain to revive the region’s economy According to Dr Joshua, Nigeria continues to export raw cocoa beans while forfeiting billions in potential revenue that could be gained from local processing and finished goods export.
Boosting innovation and sustainability across Zimbabwe's agrifood systems

2 months ago | africanfarming.net | Madhuri Ramesh

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), through its collaboration with Zimbabwe, is playing a key role in supporting the region's agricultural transformation By extending its support to Zimbabwe’s 2021 United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS), FAO is committing to transform agrifood systems through the following five pathways: - Enhancing livelihoods and food security - Developing and rehabilitating irrigation - Supporting livestock and disease control - Reducing...
FAO collaborates with Zimbabwe to combat AMR

2 months ago | africanfarming.net | Madhuri Ramesh

Speaking at a recent high-level meeting organised by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) during this year’s Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), government and private sector representatives highlighted the multifaceted nature of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), describing it as not just a medical issue, but a broader societal, economic, agricultural, and environmental threat The importance of partnerships emerged as a central theme.
Million dollar global initiative to bring down livestock methane emissions

2 months ago | africanfarming.net | Madhuri Ramesh

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) recently entered a collaboration aimed at reducing methane emissions from livestock Backed by theBezos Earth Fund and theGlobal Methane Hub, IRLI's partnership with the new US$27.4mn global initiative will identify and scale climate-efficient livestock by providing ample support to research and breeding programmes across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Oceania.
AAC's 40 Under 40 initiative drives Africa's agri revolution

2 months ago | africanfarming.net | Madhuri Ramesh

Recognising their crucial role, the African Agri Council is proud to announce its 40 Under 40 Rising Stars initiative, a programme dedicated to celebrating the exceptional contributions of these young leaders who are shaping the future of agriculture across the continent Coming at a time when the contributions of young Africans to the agricultural value chain are more important than ever, this initiative highlights the critical role of youth in driving innovation, sustainability, and economic...
Berry Global to showcase circular packaging innovations at Foodex

2 months ago | africanfarming.net | Madhuri Ramesh

Berry Global will be showcasing its latest circular packaging innovations for the food industry at this year’s Foodex exhibition scheduled to take place from 7-9 April at NEC Birmingham The display will focus on circularity-driven solutions - such as the use of mono-materials for improved recyclability, and recycled content in non-contact sensitive applications such as collation shrink films and stretch wrap for pallet protection - while maintaining essential packaging roles like product...