Food production in the GCC has long faced obstacles ranging from water scarcity to a lack of arable soil – factors that are being exacerbated by climate change.
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Economic update | Focus report: Opportunities and challenges in Zimbabwe’s sugar industry
13 Apr 2022
As one of the largest formal employers in Zimbabwe, the sugar industry's growth potential is significant.
Articles & Analysis | How technology can solve agricultural issues in Ghana from The Report: Ghana 2022
With many of Ghana’s small farmers unable to afford their own tractors and other items of agricultural machinery, planting, harvesting and a variety of other essential tasks are often difficult and labour intensive. However, in recent years the sector has adopted innovative solutions to bridge gaps in mechanisation and financing, as well as...
Articles & Analysis | Opportunities in low-carbon, food-production alternatives from The Report: Ghana 2022
As the world works to bring climate change under control, there is a growing awareness of the negative ramifications of many forms of food production. As a result, some foodstuffs with smaller carbon footprints are gaining traction, creating opportunities for emerging markets. The production and consumption of food accounts for over 20% of...
Articles & Analysis | How Ghana is supporting sustainable expansion in agriculture from The Report: Ghana 2022
With an estimated 44.7% of the workforce employed in the agriculture sector, farming, forestry and fisheries are not only central parts of Ghana’s economy but are key parts of society. Many of the individuals employed in the sector are smallholder farmers, producing a wide variety of products, from coconuts to rice. The country is also the...
Chapter | Agriculture from The Report: Ghana 2022
With an estimated 44.7% of the workforce employed in the agriculture sector, farming, forestry and fisheries are not only central activities to Ghana’s economy but are key components of society. However, the strengthening of the sector was brought into stark relief by the Covid-19 pandemic, during which local food prices increased in some parts of the country. While the country is a key...