Welcome to New Alliance
September 4, 2012
The New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition was born back in May at the G8 Summit. It joins a prestigious family of worthy initiatives, such as the…
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“Our Future is Bright”…with Sorghum
August 23, 2012
Nigeria’s President, Goodluck Jonathan, is upbeat about the future of food production in his country, telling his compatriots “our future is bright”. He needs to be optimistic. Nigeria spends…
The Value of a Clear Game Plan
August 21, 2012
Sports teams just don’t run onto the field and play. They have a game plan which they have practiced to put themselves in the best position to WIN.…
“I Had a Farm in Africa…”
August 1, 2012
Less than 30% of total cultivable land in Africa is presently under cultivation. That excludes forests. The data may be unreliable, but for want of better, Africa has…
Will My Feed Processing Plant Be Profitable? – Part III – Raw Material Costs
July 18, 2012
We’ve already established three key variables which will determine the ultimate profitability of your feed processing plant: Feed formulation Raw material costs Market value of your output(s) My…
Time to Plant Soybeans!
June 27, 2012
Don’t be lulled by the falling Food Price Index. FAO, the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, announced early May that its Food Price Index which measures monthly price…
Sustainable Business Model To Solve Hunger
June 20, 2012
I was recently asked to speak at the U.S. State Department in front of many U.S. Government Agencies, International Embassies and other non-government organizations on the topic of…
Will My Feed Processing Plant Be Profitable? – Part II – Feed Formulation
June 6, 2012
We’ve already established three key variables which will determine the ultimate profitability of your feed processing plant: Feed formulation Raw material costs Market value of your output(s) Today,…
The Importance of Quality and Know-How
May 23, 2012
It is important for any business making a large investment in processing equipment to assure they are working with knowledgeable people who will be there for you. As…
Agri-Business Project Financing: Is Dawn About to Break?
May 9, 2012
It has been a long and bitter night for African agribusiness. But is dawn about to break? Commercial banks in Ethiopia, for example, are still asleep when it…
Will My Feed Processing Plant Be Profitable? (Part 1)
April 25, 2012
So you’re thinking about starting a feed processing plant, or maybe you’ve already got one and you’re looking to expand. Chances are that this is going to require…
SME Financing in Africa – Not for the Faint-Hearted!
April 18, 2012
I’m a dairy farmer in Africa, and I need $5,000 to buy some cows – no problem! There are scores of micro-finance institutions ready to assist and lend…
Insta-Pro International Blog
April 4, 2012
We are launching the Insta-Pro blog to share our over 40 years of experience in High Shear, Dry Extrusion Technology. The blog approach to convey this experience is…