Food security: The battle of narratives and the role of private sector investment
Paul Stevens, CEO of Just Property, shares his thoughts on some of the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead during 2023...
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Paul Stevens, CEO of Just Property, shares his thoughts on some of the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead during 2023...
The fifth Agri Indaba, hosted by Datacentrix, explored how technologies like blockchain, AI and drones will continue to pave the way for growth in the local agricultural sector.
Africa is well positioned to become the global breadbasket; with 60 % of the world’s unused cropland spread across the continent that can be used for farming, it has the potential to emerge as a major food supplier.
Small scale farmers could provide healthy food at afforable prices. (Sigmund/Unsplash) In an attempt to address food insecurity and job creation, small scale farmers in the Mopani District of Limpopo are ready to provide. But first, they need help upscaling. Small-scale farmers are eager to help communities eat better, but first they say they need the support to grow more food. “This is sector can solve many challenges in communities, such as job creation, access to healthy food and fighting crime,” said Simon Moagi, the secretary of the Letsitele Agri-Corp. “But that can only happen i...