By Brandon Moss/Agrifocus Africa Botswana has been flagged as one of the country’s most vulnerable to escalating drought conditions, according to...
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Lusaka, Zambia/Brandon Moss Agriculture is more than just a livelihood in Africa—it’s the backbone of the continent’s economy. With nearly 70% of Africans relying on farming for survival, and agriculture contributing around 30% to GDP, the sector holds immense potential to drive economic transformation. Yet, despite possessing 25% of the world’s arable land, Africa produces only 10% of global agricultural output, exposing a deep productivity gap. Challenges on the Ground Recent years have brought both promise and peril. While countries like Zimbabwe have celebrated bumper maize harvests—prompting import bans to protect local farmers—others face worsening climate threats. Erratic rainfall, prolonged […]
By Brandon Moss/Agrifocus Africa Botswana has been flagged as one of the country’s most vulnerable to escalating drought conditions, according to...
By Brandon Moss/Agrifocus Africa Botswana has been flagged as one of the country’s most vulnerable to escalating drought conditions, according to...
Africa holds immense promise in agriculture, with 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land and a youthful population eager to contribute....
By Brandon Moss Garissa County, once synonymous with drought and food insecurity, is now emerging as a model for solar-powered agriculture. Inspired...
By Brandon Moss Zimbabwe’s economy grew by 2.9% in 2024, according to the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat), but the agricultural...
By Brandon Moss Zimbabwe’s economy grew by 2.9% in 2024, according to the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat), but the agricultural...
NIGERIA spends upwards of $10 billion annually to import essential food commodities despite having vast arable land, an abundant labour force, and...
NIGERIA spends upwards of $10 billion annually to import essential food commodities despite having vast arable land, an abundant labour force, and...
By Brandon Moss Across sub-Saharan Africa, women make up nearly half of the agricultural workforce, yet they remain disproportionately excluded from...
Nigeria has stepped up its campaign to position itself as Africa’s next big data hub, urging Chinese technology giants to seize early opportunities...