En Français The last few years have seen marked developments in the dynamic landscape of African agriculture. The continent's cultivated land has expanded significantly since 2020, contributing to 52% of the global increase in cultivated area, with sub-Saharan Africa leading agricultural output growth. This report highlights the importance of transitioning to knowledge-based farming systems…
In English Les dernières années ont vu des développements marqués dans le paysage dynamique de l'agriculture africaine. Le nombre de terres cultivées du continent a considérablement augmenté depuis 2020, contribuant à 52 % de l'augmentation mondiale, avec l'Afrique subsaharienne en tête de la croissance de la production agricole. Ce rapport met en avant l'importance de la transition…
En Français Côte d’Ivoire agriculture sector, which accounts for roughly one-fifth of GDP and employs two-thirds of the population, is a core sector of the economy with global significance. The country is a key exporter of cocoa, cashew nuts, palm oil, bananas, coffee, rubber, kola nuts and cotton. Côte d’Ivoire is the world’s leading cocoa producer and shares the title of number-one…
Côte d’Ivoire’s agriculture sector, responsible for approximately one-fifth of the country’s GDP and employing two-thirds of the population, is a key part of the economy, as well as the social, cultural and political fabric. The sector is also significant at the global level, exporting cocoa, cashew nuts, palm oil, bananas, coffee, rubber and cotton worldwide. Indeed, Côte d’Ivoire is the…
In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions and broader environmental concerns, many countries are looking to improve the efficiency of agriculture and reduce its carbon footprint. The drive for sustainable agriculture gained impetus in 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which curtailed exports of maize, wheat and cooking oil from key producers – raising broader concerns…
In the countryside some 50 km outside Abidjan, a coffee-roasting plant is using the latest digital technology to produce subtle variations on a new theme: Arabusta coffee beans from the Man region. Adjusting the roast scientifically while introducing other flavours and aromas, the coffee produced by Augur Industries is a combination of high-tech industry and traditional agriculture, and represents…
Interview:Massogbé Touré How will the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) boost agricultural trade within the region? MASSOGBÉ TOURÉ: All stakeholders involved in cashew nut production are aware that the AfCFTA agreement was primarily established to enhance trade among African countries and increase farmers’ income. An increase in trade and exports of agricultural products within…
Côte d’Ivoire’s agriculture sector, responsible for approximately one-fifth of GDP and employing two-thirds of the population, is a key part of the economy, as well as the social, cultural and political fabric. As the country begins rolling out the National Development Plan 2021-25 and pursuing environmental and sustainability goals for 2030 and beyond, the agriculture sector will be key to meeting…
