Higher yields do not always guarantee higher incomes. Without reliable buyers, market information and strong business relationships, farmers often struggle to capture the full value of their hard work. The most successful farmers are not always the biggest producers, they are often the best connected to markets. In agribusiness, market access is just as important as productivity. #Agribusiness #MarketSystems #ValueChains #MSD #EnterpriseDevelopment #Agriculture #MarketLinkages

The EU-India FTA comes at a critical juncture for both economies, offering an opportunity to deepen economic cooperation amid growing global uncertainty and shifting trade relationships. By reducing barriers to goods and services, the agreement can help the EU diversify its partnerships and strengthen its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets, while enabling India to expand exports, attract investment, upgrade its industries and integrate more deeply into global value chains. The analysis shows that the FTA’s potential lies in how it addresses complementary needs on both sides. For the EU, the agreement offers a chance to regain ground in the Indian market, particularly in high-value-added sectors where tariffs have limited commercial viability. For India, it offers an opportunity to improve competitiveness in the EU market, especially in labour-intensive and MSME-linked sectors where preference disadvantages have constrained export growth. At the same time, the agreement reflects the broader shift in EU-India trade, which is no longer limited to traditional goods but increasingly shaped by high-value-added goods and services. The agreement offers a combination of scale, complementarity and unrealised potential, providing a clear framework for building a more balanced, diversified and commercially meaningful EU-India economic partnership. The India–EU FTA: A New Framework for Strategic Trade Cooperation Vanika Sharma and Dyuti Pandya PRF, June 9, 2026 prfworld.org/the-india-eu-ft… #EU, #India, #FTA #economic #cooperation #relationship #goods #services #markets #export #import #investment #valuechains #market #tariffs #competitiveness #trade

Ready for the road ahead! A wonderful thank you to Hyundai Zimbabwe for locking in their exhibition pavilion for Mine Entra 2026. We can't wait to see their latest fleet and commercial transport solutions designed for tough terrains. Mine Entra 2026 | 29-31 July | Bulawayo #MineEntra2026 #3HyundaiZimbabwe #MiningLogistics #IndustrialFleet #ZITF #BulawayoEvents #ValueChains #Transport #Engineering @hyundaizimbabwe

Today I had the pleasure of attending the conference “Governing Sustainability of Value Chains in Europe: Trends and Challenges” at @UniTrento A timely discussion on sustainability due diligence and workers’ rights in #Europe. #Sustainability #DueDiligence #EUlaw #ValueChains

Grateful to the organisers for giving me the opportunity to join the esteemed panel, share insights from our research at @IIMAhmedabad, and hear Hon'ble Minister @iChiragPaswan's vision for the future of India's food processing sector. @jitu_vaghani @MOFPI_GOI @WorldBank #FoodProcessing #FPOs #WomenEntrepreneurs #RuralDevelopment #FoodSystems #SouthAsia #PolicyDialogue #Innovation #ValueChains

The Mombasa Tea Auction has recorded its highest volume of unsold tea this year, raising fresh concerns about the competitiveness of one of Kenya’s most important export sectors. Industry players are pointing to two key challenges: the recently introduced export levy and persistent logistics constraints affecting the movement of tea to international markets. This development matters because tea is not just another export commodity. It supports millions of livelihoods across Kenya, generates valuable foreign exchange, and remains one of the country’s largest agricultural exports. When unsold volumes begin to rise, the effects are felt throughout the value chain—from smallholder farmers and tea factories to transporters, exporters and county economies that depend heavily on the sector. The emerging concern is whether rising costs and operational bottlenecks are making Kenyan tea less competitive at a time when global buyers have multiple sourcing options. If the trend persists, policymakers may face increasing pressure to reassess the cumulative impact of taxes, levies and logistical inefficiencies on export performance. The challenge is finding the balance between raising revenue and maintaining the competitiveness of an industry that remains a critical pillar of Kenya’s economy. For now, the growing stock of unsold tea at Mombasa serves as an early warning signal that deserves close attention. #TeaIndustry #KenyaTea #MombasaTeaAuction #Agriculture #Exports #Trade #ForeignExchange #Farmers #KenyaEconomy #ValueChains #Competitiveness #EconomicGrowth #Logistics #Agribusiness #NTVTonight

Africa Bets on Cotton, Textiles, Apparel Value Chain to Drive Industrialisation Africa is moving to capture more value from its cotton resources with the launch of the @AfCFTA Cotton, Textiles and Apparel (CTA) Value Chain initiative. The initiative seeks to boost local processing, strengthen regional value chains, create millions of jobs, and accelerate industrialisation under the AfCFTA and Agenda 2063. 👉👉🔗bit.ly/4uuDEYT @_AfricanUnion @NEPAD_Agency @afreximbank @afcftapolicyGH @ECA_OFFICIAL @ITCnews @UNDPAfrica @AfricaTradeLink @TC_Khumalo @sandmba @kolasofola @funkieadeyemi @MeneWamkele @e_kasenene @komitsowou @CokeHamilton @mimi_darko @amma_twumamoah @Adam_Alqali #AfricaRising #AfCFTA #Industrialisation #Textiles #Cotton #AfricanTrade #ValueChains #Agenda2063 #MadeInAfrica

Agriculture should be treated as a business, not charity. Production alone doesn't guarantee profit. The most successful agribusinesses focus on: • Markets • Customers • Costs • Margins • Growth Don't start with what you can produce. Start with what the market demands. That's where sustainable profit begins. #Agribusiness #Agriculture #ValueChains #EnterpriseGrowth

Laudable project.Greater emphasis should be placed on agricultural valuechains. Awolowo model in d old Western Region showed how strategic investment in agriculture funded landmark projects like Cocoa House and Moore Plantation.Agric remains a proven path to sustainable developmt

Hello June! The countdown to Mine Entra 2026 is officially on. This month, we are digging deeper, aiming higher, and setting the stage for the region’s premier mining, engineering, and transport expo. July will be here before you know it: let’s spend June building the momentum Secure your space/Register to attend: zitfevents.com For Inquiries, Contact: Watson ( 263 788 168 700) or George ( 263 788 064 844) to secure your stand today! #MineEntra2026 #MiningInAfrica #Engineering #ZimbabweBusiness #ExhibitionCountdown #Valuechains #Valueaddition #

The Agriculture-Manufacturing Productivity Gap: Africa’s Dual Economy Challenge 1. This chart captures a fundamental feature of structural transformation in many African economies: labour productivity in agriculture remains far below the economy-wide average, while manufacturing is often substantially more productive. 2. The gap matters because it reflects the persistence of a dual economy. A large share of workers remains concentrated in low-productivity agriculture, while higher-productivity sectors absorb only a limited part of the labour force. 3. In such a context, aggregate productivity growth depends not only on improving productivity within sectors but also on enabling workers to move into more productive activities. 4. The policy challenge is therefore twofold. First, agriculture itself must become more productive through technology, irrigation, market access, storage, logistics, and agro-processing linkages. 5. Second, economies need stronger pathways into manufacturing and related tradable sectors that can absorb labour at scale. 6. The key issue is not agriculture versus manufacturing. It is how to build bridges between them through agro-industry, rural infrastructure, skills development and regional value chains. 7. Reducing the agriculture-manufacturing productivity gap remains central to inclusive growth, employment creation, and long-term structural transformation. #StructuralTransformation #EconomicDevelopment #Productivity #Agriculture #Manufacturing #IndustrialPolicy #InclusiveGrowth #Africa #DevelopmentEconomics #Jobs #AgroIndustry #ValueChains.

#BiasharaAfrikaForum2026 At #BiasharaAfrika2026, TradeMark Africa joined the panel on unlocking regional agricultural value chains under the #AfCFTA, emphasising that Africa’s challenge is not just production, it is connection. Taking fisheries as a key opportunity, a surplus only translates into real market success when specific pillars function as an integrated system: - Reliable cold chains - Streamlined trade procedures - Seamless market connectivity The @AfCFTA provides the framework, but turning potential into reality depends on systems, coordination, and political will @AllenAsiimwe1 @AntheVrijlandt @KwaminaEkremet #fisheries #agric #valuechains #trade #africa

There was great excitement at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) headquarters in Ibadan as young agripreneurs trained by Youth in Sustainable Agriculture - IITA project in the value chains of different agricultural commodities received input support to start or #scaleup their agribusinesses, courtesy of support from Embassy of the Netherlands in Nigeria. First, the vibrant young farmers trained in horticultural crop cultivation held their graduation. Through open field cultivation and use of screenhouse, they produced bell peppers, #sweetcorn and cucumber, while deepening their understanding of the characteristics and comparative advantages of each production method. These participants were supported with inputs that would aid their #agribusiness startup, including irrigation drips, fertilizers and hybrid #seeds of tomato, cucumber and habanero pepper. Also, subject to the commodities and #valuechains preferred by participants, they gave cassavapressers and garri fryers to the youths trained in cassava processing, while those trained in #catfish value addition received smoking kiln, table-size catfish, gas cylinders and all the items they would need for the business. With the training and support, we are confident that these agripreneurs would contribute significantly to foodsecurity, job creation and economic growth in their respective areas. Do we have beneficiaries on X here?

Are we maximizing Africa’s agricultural potential? 🌾 The real game-changer is efficient #foodsystems that drive rural wealth, build resilient #valuechains, and transform #agriculture into a profitable enterprise🌍 ​#FoodSecurity #SmallholderFarmers #AfricaFarmingJournal

Be part of Zimbabwe’s biggest mining exhibition at #mineentra2026 Join the conversations, explore opportunities, and showcase innovation all under one roof at the Zimbabwe International Conference & Exhibition Smart City, (ZICES), Bulawayo. Secure Your Stand Now: zitfevents.com/12/request-fo… #minentra2026 #valueaddition #valuechains #exhibition #extraction #miningmatters

The 9th KIPPRA Annual Regional Conference themed “Strengthening Value Chains for Inclusive Growth in Kenya” was officially opened today by Principal Secretary for Children Welfare Services, CPA Carren Ageng’o, in the presence of Principal Secretary for Economic Planning, Dr Bonface Makokha, KIPPRA Board Chair Prof Paul Wachana, KIPPRA Board Members, KIPPRA Executive Director Dr Eldah Onsomu, among other dignitaries. During the opening ceremony, two crucial reports were launched: Children First: Smarter Budgets, Fairer Futures – Kenya County Budget Briefs (FY2019–FY2023) and Climate Finance: Its Implications for Children in Kenya. The reports highlight the importance of child-focused budgeting, sustainable financing, and climate-responsive policies in promoting the wellbeing of children and advancing inclusive development in Kenya. #KIPPRAConference2026 #ThinkingPolicyTogether #ValueChains

ONGOING: The official opening of the 9th KIPPRA Annual Regional Conference. The three-day conference brings together policymakers, researchers, private sector players, development partners, and academia to deliberate on strategies for enhancing productivity, competitiveness, and inclusivity across Kenya’s key value chains. The discussions and evidence generated will play a critical role in shaping policies that drive sustainable economic transformation, job creation, and shared prosperity. #KIPPRAConference2026 #InclusiveGrowth #ValueChains #EconomicTransformation

Today, KIPPRA officially kicked off its 9th Annual Regional Conference in Mombasa under the theme: “Strengthening Value Chains for Inclusive Growth in Kenya.” The three-day conference brought together policymakers, researchers, development partners, private sector actors, academia, and other stakeholders to deliberate on how Kenya can unlock the full potential of its value chains to drive sustainable economic transformation. The discussions focused on strengthening linkages across key sectors, enhancing productivity and competitiveness, promoting industrialization, expanding market access, and creating opportunities for inclusive participation, particularly for youth, women, and vulnerable groups. Importantly, the conference will generate evidence-based insights and policy recommendations aimed at accelerating job creation, reducing poverty and inequalities, and building resilience against climate change vulnerabilities. These engagements are expected to contribute significantly to shaping policies that support inclusive development while positioning Kenya competitively within regional and global markets. #KIPPRAConference2026 #InclusiveGrowth #ValueChains #EconomicTransformation #PolicyDialogue #KenyaDevelopment #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction #Industrialization #JobCreation

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@EnviClimateC_Ke Principal Secretary and Patron of the @MauForest_iclip, @Eng_F_Ngeno, today held virtual discussions with a team from @somo_org led by CEO Catherine Masolia on potential areas of collaboration aimed at strengthening environmental conservation and community livelihoods. The discussions focused on enhancing environmental education in schools through the Tengeneza Masomo Hub, establishment of solar-powered processing facilities for milk, avocado, pyrethrum, and sunflower value chains, as well as facilitating access to credit for farmers to expand and improve their businesses. Speaking during the meeting, @Eng_F_Ngeno noted that Somo Africa’s vision aligns with that of MFC-ICLIP, which seeks to create 100,000 green jobs within the SME sector across various value chains linked to conservation and sustainable livelihoods. The two institutions also agreed to explore the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize collaboration and leverage existing government-run centres that currently have limited capacity to effectively impact community livelihoods. The meeting was attended by Vicky Betty, Director of Programme, Projects and Strategic Initiatives; Chrispine Omondi and Boniface Magara from ; as well as Ali Bakari and Frankline Gitau from @somo_org. Somo Africa is a non-profit business accelerator operating in low-income and marginalized communities across East Africa, supporting enterprises and initiatives that drive sustainable socio-economic transformation. #LindaMauBoreshaMaisha #MFC_ICLIP #CommunityLivelihoods #ValueChains