Industry series · Africa opportunity
Agribusiness & Food Systems Series
Africa holds 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land and feeds 1.4 billion people — yet imports $75B in food annually. We track where Canadian agri-expertise, investment, and technology are reshaping African food systems from soil to shelf.
Grains. Horticulture. Agri-tech. Cold chain. Ethiopia. Nigeria. Zambia. Côte d’Ivoire. Egypt. Tanzania.
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Expert Discussions
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Latest coverage
DR Congo to stockpile critical minerals with new reserves
Financial Times
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Access expert sessions, recordings, peer networks and curated insights on Africa’s critical minerals—focused on market trends, risks, strategic partnerships, and investment opportunities.
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$250/Basic Membership
- Attend live expert-led virtual sessions
- On-demand access to recordings
- Access peer network
- Curated insights
- Member-only partner offer
Designed for investors, operators, and executives exploring Africa’s critical minerals sector
Members also receive priority access to special briefings, partner discounts, and exclusive content.
Industry coverage and upcoming discussions
This is an ongoing series with new sessions, speakers and market briefings added throughout the year
Canadian canola, pulse, and grain expertise in Sub-Saharan Africa
African soil rehabilitation and dryland farming techniques developed on the Prairies are directly applicable — Canadian agronomists and seed companies evaluating licensing and JV models.
Nigeria’s $30B food import bill — processing infrastructure opportunity
Nigeria spends more on food imports than any African nation — Canadian engineering and cold chain firms finding traction in tomato, dairy, and grain processing.
East Africa coffee and tea supply chain premiumization
Ethiopian, Rwandan, and Kenyan specialty coffee commanding global premiums — Canadian roasters and traders building direct sourcing models with producer cooperatives.
Egypt & Morocco as food-tech hubs for North Africa and MENA
Both countries investing heavily in controlled-environment agriculture, precision irrigation, and food-tech startups — Canadian water technology and agri-tech exports finding buyers.
Côte d’Ivoire & Ghana cocoa — beneficiation and downstream investment
Both governments are mandating more domestic processing — Canadian commodity traders and food manufacturers rethinking sourcing and considering in-country processing equity.
Designed for
Grain traders & input suppliers
Food processors & manufacturers
Agri-tech companies
Supply chain solutions
Cooperatives & commodity buyers
Government trade representatives
Export promotion agencies
ESG-focused investors
Agriscience research programs
Why Engage
Understand gaps for agri-expertise
Identify sourcing and processing opportunities
Connect with operators, cooperatives, and government buyers
Stay ahead of AfCFTA trade developments
Connect with founders, operators, and investors
Gain market-entry insights across key African markets
Build relationships with DFIs funding African agriculture
Can’t Attend Live?
Session recordings and resources are available on demand.
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Email us at event@canadaafrica.org
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