Introduced during the colonial era in the early 1900s, Coffee cultivation initially flourished across Nigeria, as a notable producer in West Africa. By the 1970s, Coffee had become a cornerstone of Nigeria’s agricultural economy, generating substantial foreign exchange alongside Cotton … Read More
Author Archives: Simon Edegbo
How B2B e-commerce will change the Agricultural commodity supply chain
Photo Credit-Pixabay Gerd Altmann For decades, the agriculture industry has left many innovations unexplored. B2B e-commerce, a business-to-business approach connecting firms based on resource needs, represents a significant opportunity for change. Traditionally, producers have focused on selling their produce at … Read More
Understanding Africa Agriculture commodities export market and its opportunities
Photo Credit-Unsplash Ian Taylor In recent years, the global agricultural landscape has witnessed a remarkable transformation, with Africa emerging as a pivotal player in the agriculture commodities export market. This development has not only reshaped the dynamics of international trade … Read More
The Potential of Digital Technologies for Sustainable Agricultural Commodity Procurement
In today’s fast-paced agribusiness landscape, the significance of efficient and sustainable agricultural procurement cannot be overstated. It is a critical link that connects producers and buyers, ensuring the seamless flow of commodities from farm to market. However, traditional procurement practices … Read More
Driving sustainability in the Cashew Nut export value chain through ESG and carbon footprint reduction efforts
Held in high esteem throughout producing regions of Africa continent, raw cashew nuts exports have represented a significant portion of the income of rural communities and national agricultural export revenue. Africa dominates the raw cashew nut industry, producing 46% of … Read More
Insights into Cross-Border Payment Processes for African Coffee Producers
Africa is home to both Arabica and Robusta coffee varieties and globally recognized for high quality beans (by flavor), earning around $2.5billion (Statista, 2021) yearly from coffee beans export. Top producing countries include Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania(AfDB). Millions of … Read More
