I’m really getting into farming in Africa this week. I see so much potential so I want to highlight recent pieces that show the potential, but also the problems. We need entrepreneurs like you to solve these problems for African Agriculture to achieve its potential.
Food for thought
This is how big the African ag opportunity is (and how underrated it is)
The Gates Foundation recently announced their new grants and more than half are related to training farmers! This is horrible.
You might think: How can I be against training Farmers? I am not against the training. I'm against spending the majority of development money on something which actually doesn't deliver value for the farmers. And is actually harmful TO THE FARMERS.
Luni Libes runs Fledge Accelerator and Africa Eats, an investment holding company. He has a fresh perspective that’s worth hearing. I’m sure it will inspire you with new ideas.
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sounds like an awesome project! Have you looked into renting land? Usually renting land is very cheap in rural areas. Alternatively, have you looked into getting a loan? You can use the land as collateral.
If I can get someone to help me I can start that project of pig keeping
Iam also wanted to starting pig farming but I am looking for money for buying land
sounds like an awesome project! Have you looked into renting land? Usually renting land is very cheap in rural areas. Alternatively, have you looked into getting a loan? You can use the land as collateral.