‘Industrial agriculture is outdated’
After climate change and hunger in the countryside of many developing countries, COVID-19 is just another phenomenon that proofs that industrial agriculture …
No land purchasing without license in Western Cape
The Western Cape of South Africa will not allow buying land anymore by citizens without a certificate in land management. With this …
Agriculture is the number one job creator
Booming Africa needs jobs. Agriculture is the main sector for creating jobs, especially when it comes to smallholder farmers and rural areas. …
EU will focus on smallholder farmers
In its future policy, the European Union will take the interest of smallholder farmers more into account.
Mali Invests in Safety and Agriculture
Investing in West-Africa is not for the faint-hearted. Risks are serious. But so are the business opportunities. Especially for agriculture.
Ready for Mali!
Mali, here I come! Thanks to an invitation of Api Mali, the Investment Promotion Agency of the Republic of Mali.
Please mr. Bill Gates. Can we talk?
My compliments go to Bill Gates and his foundation for all their efforts for the benefit of smallholder farmers. I, however, think …
Farming is also marketing
Farming is not just farming. It’s also marketing. Already when selecting the crop to plant, take the market into consideration, my friend …
Corrupted journalism endangers food security
Agricultural journalism plays a key role in food security but is often corrupted. Press Freedom is scarce, information is rarely independent. The …
South-Africa, here I come
While in my home country funds are raised for feeding the millions who are starving, I am in the airplane to South-Africa. Climate change …
The predicament of agricultural journalists
Thanks to DuPont Pioneer, agricultural journalists from developing countries get the chance to attend the IFAJ-congress. A great opportunity for journalists who …
