The significance of root crops in Africa’s agricultural landscape cannot be overstated, with cassava standing out as a cornerstone of food security and economic stability across the continent. Originating from South America, cassava was introduced to Africa in the 16th century and has since become one of the most crucial staples, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. ….  Read More

Since 1960, agriculture has served as the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, and yet there still remains endless opportunities for growth in agricultural value chains. Releaf is driving this growth by fostering trust among businesses in the Nigerian agricultural sector. Ikenna Nzewi, Uzoma Ayogu, and Isaiah Udotong, the founders of Releaf, a Nigerian Agribusiness startup, have ….  Read More

Farmers are striving hard in this time of recession to strike a balance between providing adequate feed for their birds or just feed anything and reduce the quality and quantity of eggs. The price of maize is the driver of this feed crisis in the poultry sector as the astronomical increase has made the feed ….  Read More

Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank, has been making significant strides in the field of agriculture in Africa. One of his most notable initiatives is the “Feed Africa” strategy, which aims to end hunger and malnutrition on the continent by 2025. The “Feed Africa” strategy, launched in 2017, focuses on improving agricultural ….  Read More