The Impact of COVID on Farming Communities

Olam International carried out an in-depth survey on the impact of COVID-19 on the livelihoods of farming communities across Africa. The survey included 3,432 farmers across 18 origins, producing 9 different crops.

The survey analysed income levels, production, nutrition & food security as well as access to markets during the pandemic. African farmers were the most affected, when compared to other regions in the global south, with decrease levels of income, production and access to markets.

The impact of COVID-19 on farmer communities across the continent poses major challenges going forward. The need to support and invest in smallholder farmers is paramount to protect livelihoods as well as increase overall agriculture output.

Join us for this African Business and Olam International live dialogue that will provide an in-depth analysis of the survey and present a roadmap to invest in smallholder farmers across the continent.

Panelists

1. Ify Umunna, Co-CEO Nourishing Africa
2. Jihane Ajijti, Head of Strategy, Partnerships and Delivery, OCP Africa
3. Debisi Araba, Member, Malabo Montpellier Panel
4. Julie Greene, VP, Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability, Olam

Webinar Details

• Date: Wednesday, 7 July 2021
• Time: 13h00 Dakar | 14h00 London | 15h00 Cape Town | 16h00 Nairobi