Indigenous to West Africa, oil palm is an important crop for both industrial, retail and consumer markets. In 2013, West Africa’s palm oil output was 2.2 million […]
Unlocking the Palm Oil Potential in West Africa
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AACE Foods Commissions New Factory
Mezuo Nwuneli (Chairman of the Board), Otunba Bimbola Ashiru (Ogun state Hon. Commissioner of Commerce and Industry), Olufunso Amosun (Ogun State First Lady), Ndidi Nwuneli (MFR) (Director/Co-Founder) […]
Agriculture in Nigeria
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Insuring the Agricultural Sector: Can it work?
Agricultural insurance is a major tool for farmers and other stakeholders to use in managing risk. Generally, insurance protects against production-related risks (pests, diseases, farming practices) and […]
The Role of Women in Nigerian Agriculture
Over the years, women have established more defined roles in agriculture. In Nigeria, women are involved in agricultural production, processing, and utilization. A woman’s role in the […]
Why Are Agricultural Inputs Important?
The backbone of any agricultural revolution is access of farmers to modern agricultural inputs. These agricultural inputs range from improved seeds, fertilizers, and crop protection chemicals to […]
Financing the Agricultural Sector
Agriculture is the largest sector in the Nigerian economy, accounting for 22% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and roughly 70% of employment. Additionally, a large share of […]
The Role Of Businesses In Providing Nutrient-Rich Foods For The Poor: Two Case Studies In Nigeria
Nwuneli, N., Robinson, E., Humphrey, J. and Henson, S. IDS Evidence Report 64 Publisher: IDS Download this publication This report presents case studies of two Nigerian food-processing […]
Yam Improvement for Processing (YIP) Ghana
Overview From December 2013 to March 2014, Sahel Capital Partners & Advisory completed a study of the yam value chain in Ghana with a focus on processing activities, […]
Unlocking Opportunities in the Yam Value Chain
Ninety-two percent (92%) of the world’s production of yam comes from West Africa, with Nigeria alone producing 65% (more than 37 MT), and Ghana producing 12% (more […]