Tag: AfricanAgriculture

Africa’s population growth exceeds that of other continents by a considerable margin. Within the next few decades, one in every four people in the world will live in Africa. This demographic shift represents one of the most significant long-term growth opportunities in the global food sector. Meeting the food needs of this rapidly expanding population, however, requires far more than increasing agricultural production.

With El Niño conditions now established, the latest climate risk assessments suggest Southern African agriculture is better prepared for the period ahead. El Niño conditions have now formed in the Pacific Ocean. Climate forecasters indicate a high probability that the event could strengthen significantly over the coming months. Moreover, the existing fragile environment and market conditions make this El Niño event even more worrying.

Livestock production is a major contributor to climate change. The world desperately needed to reduce its impact, but not all livestock production is equal. As an African, I find the ongoing debates surrounding livestock production and its role in climate change deeply personal.