Much attention is being focused on Gabon’s rural areas and on developing the 5m ha of fertile land it contains. While the country has one of the lowest population densities...
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Chapter | Agriculture & Forestry from The Report: Gabon 2016
An oil-rich equatorial country in West Africa, Gabon’s abundant natural resources have given it one of the highest per capita incomes on the continent, though lower oil revenues has seen growth contract in recent years.
A new agriculture strategy in Papua New Guinea aims to broaden the country’s primary production base and cut import costs to maintain sustainability in the sector.
New trade agreements, as well as a push for value-added processing, should help sustain export growth in Vietnam’s agriculture sector.
Articles & Analysis | New seed varieties improve agriculture sector's resilience in Morocco from The Report: Morocco 2016
Agriculture in Morocco has undergone a significant transformation since the launch of the Green Morocco Plan (Plan Maroc Vert, PMV) in 2008, including a rise in value and volume of agricultural production. This is due to investment and research to diversify varieties and adapt to climate change.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Mohammed Fikrat, CEO, Cosumar: Interview from The Report: Morocco 2016
What investments are needed to help the development of an independent sugar value chain? FIKRAT: The Moroccan sugar value chain plays a major role in the economy. It contributes to food safety by ensuring a constant supply to meet local demand. Many investments have been pursued since 2008 to boost the sector’s performance. Our...