Why sustainability is the future of Africa's grain markets

At October’s Africa Grain Trade Summit, leaders urged for investment in SMEs to scale regenerative agriculture, strengthening Africa’s fragile grain markets for food security.

“We need to invest in SMEs that are scaling regenerative practices. They are the link between farmers and consumers, and the future of African grain trade.” Arnaud Petit, Executive Director, International Grains Council.

This powerful call to action set the tone for the 11th Africa Grain Trade Summit in Zanzibar. Under the theme ‘Resilient Grain Markets: Unlocking Africa’s Food Security Potential’, leaders from across the continent gathered to address a critical challenge: how to transform Africa’s grain sector in the face of climate shocks, market volatility, and rising food insecurity.

The message was clear: the path to resilience runs through sustainability, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the key drivers of this transformation.