Investing
An insight into Investing in the agriculture sector within Africa.
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The International Livestock Research Institute marks 50 years of investment in sustainable livestock research
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is celebrating five decades of pioneering research and partnerships dedicated to transforming livestock systems…
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African Development Bank and Islamic Development Bank fund livestock project to improve animal product quality
Partners in the first phase of Senegal’s five-year National Integrated Livestock Development Program (French acronym PNDIES-P1) met on 28 May.…
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Investors express interest in funding the Kenyan livestock sector despite challenges
Kenya’s vibrant livestock sector, which supports an estimated 25 million livelihoods and contributes 42% to the national agricultural GDP, continues…
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iProcure secures US$1.2 million grant to grow East Africa
iProcure, a Kenyan-based agtech firm, has received a grant of US$1.2 million in addition to funding of US$9 million, Series…
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Namibia’s immense untapped opportunities abound
Development Bank of Namibia CEO Martin Inkumbi has said there are immense untapped opportunities in all sectors for Namibians, especially…
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AfDB approves US$11.7 million to facilitate access to fertilisers for African farmers
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a US$11.7 million budgetary allocation to the African Fertiliser…
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STIHL EA to invest Sh100 million in local accessory manufacturing
Power tools manufacturer STIHL East Africa has announced it is investing Sh100 million in local accessories manufacturing every year as…
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Agris and Granot enter JV, with support from AgDevCo, to develop avocado research and production hub in Kenya
Agris, the agriculture and forestry division of investment company Maris, and Granot, a leading avocado producer from Israel, are developing…
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