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Pulses, protein and pricing policy
India is the largest producer, consumer and importer of pulses in the world today. However, an astounding 80% of India’s population suffers from protein deficiency.
Cashew – a prized commodity, an answer to poverty, and the world’s favourite nut!
I have to admit, I love cashew. So I was delighted to address the Africa Cashew Alliance’s annual gathering in Dar es Salaam and share my thoughts about the enormous potential of cashew to transform African economies.
The word ‘CASHEW’ contains the word ‘SHE’
In the regions of Tanzania and Mozambique where ETG has cashew processing plants, 95% of the workforce consists of women. It is the single biggest employer of women in these remote areas.
D4Ag: The Panacea to Africa’s Agricultural Transformation?
The theme of the African Green Revolution Forum 2019 was “Grow Digital: Leveraging digital transformation to drive sustainable food systems in Africa.” This followed the comprehensive “Digitalisation of…
Milestone: Partnering with AGRA at the African Green Revolution Forum in Ghana
It was a landmark moment for me to sign a Letter of Intent with AGRA at the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) in Accra, Ghana in early September…
Kapunga: A dream come true
Somewhere in Eastern Tanzania rests a place that is close to my heart. Its name is Kapunga, and it is a rice farm that lies in the Usangu planes of the…
Breaking the walls that are blocking Africa’s prosperity
When I think about the challenges facing us today as a continent, I see four walls blocking our progress on the path to prosperity…