7 Unmistakable Signs of Agri-food Systems Transformation in Africa

Thomas Jayne<jayne@msu.edu> -

Updated from an original article written by T.S. Jayne and Holger Kray.

It's happening, and offers many investment opportunities. A seminar by Jayne & Kray, Ministry of Agriculture, Gvt of Tanzania, April 10, 2018

7signs

1. Major growth in per capita incomes
2. Impressive agricultural growth rates
3. Rise of commercialized African investor farmers
4. Rapid investment in agricultural value chains by African entrepreneurs
5. Diversification of the labor force into off-farm activities
6. Greater vibrancy of agricultural factors markets
7. Improved market access conditions for African farmers

A seminar by T.S. Jayne and Holger Kray at the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of Tanzania
Dodoma, Tanzania, April 10, 2018

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