Analysis and field-tested perspective on agribusiness across sub-Saharan Africa, capital, operations, talent and markets.
Many of Kenya's founder flower-growers are nearing retirement with no succession plan. Andrew Ritchie sets out why it matters now and the four routes…
Strategy & OperationsAfrica presents one of the world’s largest agribusiness growth opportunities. The continent’s food and agriculture market is projected to reach USD 1 trillion by…
Capital & InvestmentThe common pitfalls that limit impact, and what good blended finance design looks like in practice.
Capital & InvestmentAfrica needs US$75–200 billion in additional agricultural financing every year, yet less than 5% of commercial capital reaches it. Where concessional capital is genuinely crowding in private investment.
Strategy & OperationsThe tools that retain, motivate and grow the leaders your business needs: SMART, KPIs and OKRs, STIPs, LTIPs and ESOPs.
Capital & InvestmentThe last decade has produced an extraordinary expansion of climate finance commitments aimed at agriculture and food systems. Global climate finance more than doubled…
Capital & InvestmentRisk and reward go hand in hand, and no investment is risk-free. Only when you understand the different types of risks that apply to…
Waste & Circular EconomyAfrica’s waste and circularity sector holds immense promise but remains notably underfinanced. Research by the African Development Bank indicates that a transition to circularity…
Strategy & OperationsWhat is your role at Agri Frontier? Irene joins Agri Frontier East Africa Limited as an Associate Director of the Consulting Division. In this…
Markets & TradeIndigenous crops are edible plants that have naturally evolved and are native to a specific region or country, often forming the basis of traditional…
Climate & SustainabilityEach year, an estimated 30% to 50% of fresh produce in Africa is lost after harvest, never reaching consumers. This amounts to approximately 1.3…
Waste & Circular EconomyAccording to the United Nations, the world population reached 8.0 billion by the second half of 2022, from an estimated 2.5billion people in 1950.…
Markets & TradeThe African food system is highly diverse across regions, comprising interlinked stages from production to consumption, with diverse actors at each level. Despite its…
Gender & InclusionClimate change is reshaping the agricultural landscape, disrupting food systems, and threatening millions of livelihoods. Extreme events from climate change like droughts and floods…
Climate & SustainabilityClimate change is reshaping agriculture in ways that extend beyond the immediate impacts of droughts, floods, and extreme weather events. There are significant hidden…
Gender & InclusionThe impacts of climate change such as erratic weather patterns, biodiversity loss and rising sea levels have become more evident with women being more…
Climate & SustainabilityAfrica’s agricultural sector is at a crossroads. Once sustained by traditional farming methods, the continent now faces mounting challenges like climate change, land degradation,…
Climate & SustainabilityThe agricultural sector is both a major contributor to and a victim of climate change,especially in Africa, where over 60% of the population depends…
Gender & InclusionGlobally, climate change is directly contributing to humanitarian emergencies from heatwaves, wildfires, floods, tropical storms and hurricanes and they are increasing in scale, frequency…
Gender & InclusionThe intersection of gender and climate resilience in agriculture is a powerful lever for sustainable development, particularly in Africa, where agriculture sustains livelihoods for…
Waste & Circular EconomyThe Take-Make-Waste concept has dominated the operations of existing economic systems, jeopardizing earth’s finite resources that are at the verge of depletion. Anchored on…
Strategy & OperationsIntroduction The agriculture sector is the backbone of Africa’s economy, as it provides employment opportunities for over 60% of the continent’s workforce. It also…
Waste & Circular EconomyThe concept of Waste and Circular economy in Agri is based on ensuring that the final by products, normally treated as waste are reused…
Strategy & OperationsAgriculture is a cornerstone of Africa’s economy, employing over 50% of the workforce and contributing up to 60% to GDP in some nations. However,…
Climate & SustainabilityAgricultural practices like no-till farming and cover crops enhance soil health, minimize soil erosion, and promote sustainable agriculture. These methods greatly enhance carbon sequestration…
Gender & InclusionWomen produce nearly 80% of households’ food, yet they remain marginalized especially in the high value activities. Similarly, youth are Africa’s greatest asset; representing…
Capital & InvestmentWhen it comes to startups and high-growth companies, investors are more than just a source of capital. They’re often seen as partners who bring…
Climate & SustainabilityGlobal food security is at risk from a potential multiple breadbasket failure due to drought, disease, pest outbreak and price hikes in the global…
Capital & InvestmentAgri Frontier assists family owned and corporate agribusinesses attract investment funds for a range of requirements, including expansion capital, re-financing, and divestment. We have…
Waste & Circular EconomyAgricultural waste is an inevitable by-product of farming that often leads to significant environmental and economic challenges. However, the paradigm is shifting as innovative…
Climate & SustainabilityAfrican agriculture holds tremendous potential not only to achieve self-sufficiency, eradicate hunger, and ensure food security, but also to emerge as a significant player…
Waste & Circular EconomyHarnessing Renewable Energy in Agriculture in Sub Saharan Africa: A Circular Approach Sub-Saharan Africa faces significant challenges in achieving sustainable agricultural productivity, ranging from…
Markets & TradeIntroduction to Agricultural Value Chains According to FAO, a food value chain consists of the full range of actors from capture/production to consumption, and…
Climate & SustainabilityGlobally, the agriculture sector is undergoing significant challenges because of climate change. Across Sub-Saharan Africa, climate change is intensifying food insecurity. In a predominantly…
Capital & InvestmentThe impact of climate change has been a common topic among public, private and development partners across the globe. The concern surrounding the adverse…
Gender & InclusionImpact investing, which aims to generate social and environmental benefits alongside financial returns, has gained significant traction over the past decade. In the agricultural…
Markets & TradeThere are an estimated 500 million small holder farmers worldwide and 33 million in Africa that play a significant role in supporting the sustainable…
Capital & InvestmentThe agricultural sector in Kenya is a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, employing 40% of the total population and 70% of the country’s rural…
Markets & TradeAs we move through 2024, the African agribusiness sector stands at the brink of a transformative era. The sector is buzzing with innovation, technology,…
Climate & SustainabilityBy Fridah Gitau African agriculture has undergone significant transformations over the past five decades, adapting to challenges such as urbanization and climate change. From…
Strategy & OperationsIn the vast stretches of Sub-Saharan Africa lies something valuable seeking to be discovered: the agrarian frontier. While the rest of the world struggles…
Climate & SustainabilityBy Joan Kagotho In order to appreciate the need for sustainable agriculture in promoting environmental stewardship and resilience in Africa, we must first understand…
Strategy & OperationsBy Mercy Ndunge and Raphael Maingi According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Agricultural mechanization is broadly defined as the application of tools,…
Capital & InvestmentBy Kennedy Berenju, Growth Hub Agribusiness Financial Consultant, Kenya Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of economies worldwide, driving innovation, generating employment,…
Capital & InvestmentSince our inception Agri Frontier have been at the forefront of this revolutionary adventure. Regardless of their size or scope, we have been committed…
Strategy & OperationsBy Wandia Musyimi, Senior Executive Recruitment Consultant Top commercial talent in the fresh produce industry in East Africa From a sample of ∼70 fresh…
Gender & InclusionBy Wandia Musyimi, Senior Executive Recruitment Consultant March is widely considered Women’s History Month and we reflect on this year’s International Women’s Day theme…
Capital & InvestmentBy George Kanyeki Agri Frontier assists family owned and corporate agribusinesses attract investment funds for a range of requirements, including expansion capital, re-financing, and…
Markets & TradeBy Inzillia Sasi, Agri-Business Financial consultant The agriculture sector constitutes 35% of Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and is a source of livelihood for…
Climate & SustainabilityBy Matthew Abbam, Senior Climate & Agri Development Consultant Climate change and its Impact on African Agriculture The African agriculture sector holds immense potential,…
Climate & SustainabilityBy Annabell Okendo, Senior Consultant In recent years, avocados have surged in popularity, being consumed in diets worldwide. The crop has increasingly become a…
Strategy & OperationsBy George Kanyeki and Raphael Maingi Investment activity in African agriculture has been gaining significant traction in recent years, driven by growing recognition of…
Capital & InvestmentBy Charlotte Ochieng, Senior Agri-business Finance Consultant at Agri Frontier. Smallholder farmers are often viewed as high-risk clients by formal financial institutions due to…
Gender & InclusionBy Wandia Musyimi, Senior Executive Recruitment Consultant Every year on 12th August we celebrate International Youth Day. This year, the theme for the day…
Climate & SustainabilitySatellite Imagery and Machine Learning – The Case of OneSoil and Cropnuts As the backbone of the Africa’s major economic activity, geared towards zero…
Markets & TradeSince the publication of the Budget Policy Statement in February 2023, the national budget for the 2023/24 financial period has been the focus of…
Markets & TradeFood security is achieved when all people, at all times, have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets…
Markets & TradeUrbanisation is almost always an outcome of economic growth and, when properly managed, can fuel further growth, innovation and enterprise. For the poor , the…
Strategy & OperationsAgribusinesses across the value chain have to deal with a large number of uncertainties that can impact the business and result in volatility in…
Strategy & OperationsWe are excited to share a project we have been supporting since 2019, which is the development of a sustainable dairy supply chain in Kiambu County. Agri…
Markets & TradeEveryone should have the right to safe and nutritious food in order to thrive, but this is not always the case. With the world…
Strategy & OperationsWe support agri and food businesses to bring clarity to investment decisions by delivering clear and concise investment rationale supported by robust analysis. Our…
Capital & InvestmentAccording to World Bank, “SMEs represent more than 95 percent of registered firms worldwide, account for more than 50 percent of jobs, and contribute…
Markets & TradeIt feels as though the world has faced so many difficult issues of late, and the current Russia-Ukraine conflict is simply adding to the…
Capital & InvestmentAgri Frontier provides Business Valuation as one of its many services. Here we explain why knowing the value of your business at any one…
Markets & TradeAgri Frontier is an agri-investment and business advisory firm, specialising in promoting world-class farming in frontier markets, particularly in Africa. Here we are looking…
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