In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions and broader environmental concerns, many countries are looking to improve the efficiency of agriculture while also reducing its carbon footprint.
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Qatar is leveraging its resources to become a knowledge-based, diversified economy fuelled by a dynamic private sector. As such, the country is investing in strategic areas such as agriculture, services, and research and development to further move the economy away from its dependence on hydrocarbons and attract greater foreign direct investment.
Economic update | Focus Report: How can agriculture in Africa meet the challenges of the future?
6 Jun 2022
While Africa has the potential to feed the world's population in the coming years, in order to accomplish this, land must be developed sustainably by addressing pressing issues such as deforestation and inefficient agriculture practices.
Economic update | Report: Can agri-tech offer sustainable solutions to GCC food security challenges?
27 Apr 2022
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.
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...