From Farm to Global Market: Five Entrepreneurs Leading Agribusiness Innovation

Across the continent, a new generation of entrepreneurs is transforming agriculture into high-growth industries. These innovators aren’t just growing crops; they’re building sustainable businesses that address food security challenges while generating economic opportunities.

Nigerian Entrepreneur Exports Rwandan Produce to Europe

Seun Rasheed, founder of SOUK Farms, took an unconventional path from Shell Oil in Qatar to supplying avocados, chillies, and beans grown in Rwanda to supermarkets across Europe and the Middle East. What began as a holiday visit evolved into a thriving export business that supports local farmers while meeting international demand.

Building Rwanda’s Chicken Industry From Scratch

Shumei Lam saw an opportunity where others didn’t - a market for affordable protein in Rwanda, where chicken was once considered a luxury. Today, her company is the country’s largest poultry producer, providing accessible nutrition to consumers and creating jobs along the value chain.

Navigating Challenges in Uganda’s Moringa Sector

Teddy Ruge’s journey with his moringa-growing business in Uganda highlights both the promise and peril of agribusiness. From halted contracts to geopolitical headwinds, he’s learned firsthand how resilience and adaptability are essential for success in African markets.

Malawi Business Expands from Livestock Stores to Animal Feed Production

Ziweto Enterprises started small with agrovet stores but has grown into a diversified agribusiness offering animal feed and eyeing expansion into poultry - demonstrating the potential for organic growth within Africa’s agricultural sector.

Nigerian Superfood Finds Global Demand

Timi Oke, co-founder of AgroEknor, recognized the export potential of dried hibiscus flowers grown in Nigeria. Today, his company supplies this nutritious superfood to international markets, creating value from a locally abundant resource.