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Is big business a force for good for African farmers? Send in your questions for our live Q&A Is big business a force for good for African farmers? Send in your questions for our live Q&A
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We’ve already been asking you what you think we should cover in our new Spotlight on Africa series. Stories so far have included drought-resistant crops, Africa’s portable solar revolution and the merits of small-scale farmers working directly with multinational brands. We’ve already been asking you what you think we should cover in our new Spotlight on Africa series. Thank you to everyone who has sent in their thoughts so far.
These are just a few examples of how the agri-food sector in Africa is developing, and the role business is playing. Topics you’d like us to cover include aquaculture, nutrition and diet, local crop and food diversity, food processing sector, small and medium-sized businesses, ageing workforce in farming sector and engaging youth, population growth in Africa, transport, logistics, communications and the role of mobile phones, potential of livestock sector, food waste, role of women in agri-food sector and promoting entrepreneurship in post-conflict states.
Ahead of our online debate on November 22nd 1-2pm (GMT) please tell us what topics or questions you’d like us to ask the panel. Get in touch using the form below or via twitter @GuardianSustBiz. Ahead of our online debate on November 22nd 1-2pm (GMT) please keep telling us what topics or questions you’d like us to cover or ask the panel. Get in touch using the form below or via twitter @GuardianSustBiz.
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