First IDH Farmfit Fund investment in smallholder Tilapia farmers in Mozambique
On April 13, 2021, the IDH Farmfit Fund signed an EURO 1.4 million investment deal into Chicoa Fish Farm, a Tilapia farm in Mozambique. The investment – taking the form…
Is this Black Soldier Fly the answer to food security in Africa?
The insect larvae of the Black Soldier Fly can turn organic waste and manure into very high protein fish feed. The insects larvae production is cheap, thereby…
It was around 4 o’clock in the afternoon on April 4th and the air was beginning to fill with anticipation in a small room at the Innovation Block at Wageningen…
Digital agriculture trends that will shape smallholder farming in 2024
Digital for agriculture (D4ag) solutions are here to stay, and for good reasons. With over 1,400 D4ag solutions now serving farmers and agribusinesses in low- and middle-income…
Begin Your 2024 with the Latest in Smallholder Agriculture
Kickstart your new year with the latest developments in smallholder agriculture through our Smallholder-Inclusive Business Newsletter. In our latest edition, we highlight a fun quiz to challenge and…
G4G SMEs embarked on a trade mission to premium off-takers.
IDH G4G SMEs are largely located in the northern part of Ghana, which is the hub of grains production however, most of the off-takers’ processing centers are located in the…
How can agribusiness companies effectively connect with smallholder farmers? Through commission-based agents. Often referred to as ‘rural promoters’ to ‘village agents’, these individuals serve as a crucial link between organizations…
Optimising Avocado Export Logistics: Second Sea Freight Trial Shipment to the Netherlands
H.E Joan Wiegman, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Rwanda, stood alongside Mr. Jean Marie Vianney Munyaneza, Head of Division Export…
Business leaders development through training and coaching in Kenya
Value chain transformation business unit (VCT BU) is on a journey of catalysing transformation through various value chains across Africa, business by business approach. The…
Aquaculture Multi-stakeholder Coalition in Nigeria
The aquaculture sector has grown in Nigeria by about 12% annually in the last 35 years, making it the most significant fish producer in sub-Saharan Africa.