Globalization process for world nutrition

Future of Food – Research and knowledge transfer on the topic of human nutrition is being discussed globally. As the demand for food will increase more than the available arable land, an openness for new technologies must be assumed. Concepts like Vertical Indoor Farming can contribute to this? Continue Reading

Agriculture: the basis of the Rwandan economy

About 75 percent make their living directly from agriculture, as well as marketing and processing the produce. Products grown include beans, sorghum (millet), cassava, maize, sweet potatoes, tomatoes carrots, kale, peanuts and tropical fruits for example – Rwanda as an example of successful change. Continue Reading

Agriculture: the basis of the Rwandan economy

About 75 percent make their living directly from agriculture, as well as marketing and processing the produce. Products grown include beans, sorghum (millet), cassava, maize, sweet potatoes, tomatoes carrots, kale, peanuts and tropical fruits for example – Rwanda as an example of successful change. Continue Reading

Natural beauties of Africa – Drought and lack of drinking water

Climate change does not stop at Namibia. Here, the challenge is to cope with the changing climate conditions and still continue farming successfully. GrowExpress is sticking to the idea of block farming to secure the future of community agriculture in Africa. Continue Reading

Cassava – staple food for 1 billion people worldwide

Cassava is among the world’s most important crops. GrowExpress Ltd. relies on the miracle tuber cassava in its model farm. From seed to harvest is a long way, as we all know, but cassava feeds the world. An article by Moritz Bausch with the CEO of GrowExpress Ltd. Continue Reading

Castor creates crisis-proof jobs and prosperity in Africa

In agriculture, the castor tree is an ideal candidate. Its seeds contain the special castor oil, which finds its use in a wide variety of applications from animal feed to fertilizer to the food industry. The castor tree is native to Africa, where it can realize its full potential. An interview with Thomas Wegener CEO GrowExpress Ltd. Continue Reading