This three-country study of agriculture in Africa examines two main elements of agriculture in Africa: First, the potential for agro-industrial development; and second, the obstacles to an export-led agro-industry in Africa. Looking specifically at the findings of research in the three countries, Tanzania, Malawi and Zambia, the study highlights the huge potential for agriculture in Africa but equally highlights what is hindering the realisation of that potential. This is not only about crop yields, production techniques and trade preferences but also about the macroeconomic environment, government interference in pricing, the effect of aid on agriculture and other problem areas that affect the overall picture. Several case studies of success stories are included.
