Agriculture and Food Processing Expert Committee
Keeping Africa’s Harvest Value at Home
The Agriculture and Food Processing Committee of Make in Africa brings together farming cooperatives, agribusiness leaders and policy experts from across the continent. Africa has the land, the young workforce and now a single continental market, yet far too much of its produce leaves as raw commodity and returns as processed food. The committee covers food security, livestock, horticulture, fisheries, floriculture, food processing, rural development and agricultural finance, and links farmers to processors and buyers.
Our Vision
Inclusive Growth in African Agriculture
To champion inclusive growth in African agriculture by creating opportunities for all, from smallholder farmers to large agribusinesses, and by keeping more of the value of what Africa grows on the continent.
Our Mission
Turning Advocacy into Action
Over the next two years, the committee will:
- Identify Core Challenges – Listen to agribusinesses and smallholder farmers and name the barriers they face.
- Policy Advocacy – Draft research-backed position papers for governments and partners, including an end to tariff escalation on processed food.
- Promote Integration – Link retail chains and buyers with local producers and processors across regional value chains.
- Encourage Partnerships – Press for fair public-private models and long-term purchase agreements tied to local processing.
- Represent Industry Needs – Bring member input to governments and partners in clear, practical proposals.
Our Focus: Five Key Verticals
The committee works through five specialist verticals so its efforts stay focused:
Agriculture
Horticulture, pulses, grains and floriculture grown for African and export markets.
Food Processing
Value addition, regional trade and innovation, so processing happens here.
Livestock and Fisheries
Dairy, meat and fisheries for broader agricultural development.
Markets and Logistics
Food security, storage and cross-border movement of food within Africa.
Why Join the Agriculture and Food Processing Committee?
By becoming a member of this committee, you will:
- Join a network of agricultural experts, processors and policymakers.
- Influence the policies and trade rules that shape African agriculture.
- Take part in initiatives that raise productivity and sustainability.
Be Part of the Change
Are you ready to help Africa feed itself and sell more finished food to the world? Join the Agriculture and Food Processing Committee and help build a thriving, inclusive agricultural economy.
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