OPINION: Chris Diaz – From fields to fortune, Africa's agribusiness leap
Originally published by Citizen Digital — Read the original article →
According to African Development Bank (AfDB), Africa holds nearly 65% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, yet imports close to 70 billion dollars worth of food annually.
Africa’s agricultural output has grown at 4.3% annually
since 2000, the fastest rate globally. This statistic carries a powerful
implication: the continent is no longer merely a source of raw commodities but
is emerging as a genuine force in agribusiness.
Yet production growth alone does not constitute leadership.
The question is whether Africa can convert its agricultural momentum into
sustained, innovation-driven value creation.
