Via The Ethiopian Times, an interesting look at the phenomenon which is generally referred to as “Land Grab” in Africa. As the article notes: “…While this phenomenon is not unique to Africa, and has in fact been going on all over the world, it has however, taken on increasing urgency due to shortages of arable […]
Read more »Via Forbes, an interesting article on the growing appeal of farmland investments as a way to increase portfolio returns: Looking for a 270% return on investment over the next five years? Emergent Asset Management, a London hedge and private equity fund, says it has the perfect investment vehicle for you. Farmland in sub-Saharan Africa. (You’ll […]
Read more »Via Farmland Grab, a pointer to a very interesting article in The Times examining how foreign companie, governments and individuals investing in agriculture, biofuels and forestry have leased or purchased at least 2.6 million hectares in South Sudan, in the most fertile parts of the country. As the article notes: Jarch Management has entered into […]
Read more »Via Al Jazeera, an article looking at how foreign investors, with the World Bank, are acquiring vast tracks of land in Africa – at the expense of local farmers. The “town” chief of the village seemed to be in a state of shock. Sitting on the front porch of his mud and thatch home in […]
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