Cultures that East African countries are ready to buy have been announced

Published 2024년 9월 10일

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Gerald Macao Masila, head of the East African Grain Council, discussed at the 'Africa for Agricultural Exporters: Ways to Restore Lost Markets' conference that East Africa relies heavily on wheat imports, producing only 10% of its consumption and previously sourcing 90% from Ukraine before the war. He pointed out future import opportunities from Ukraine and potential in sunflower seeds, oil, and non-GM soybean processing. Additionally, the Kenyan government has initiated a land commercialization program to facilitate large-scale commercial production.

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This was stated by the head of the East African grain council, Gerald Macao Masila, during the conference "Africa for agricultural exporters: ways to restore lost markets". According to him, in the countries of East Africa, only 10% of wheat is produced for consumption, and 90% is imported. "Before the start of the war, we actively imported wheat from Ukraine, and these opportunities remain relevant in the future. There are opportunities to supply sunflower seeds, oil and other products from it. In matters of cooperation with Ukraine, we also see opportunities for the creation of capacities of oil extraction plants, in particular regarding the processing of non-GM soybeans," ...

Source: AgroPortal.ua