Agroforestry: Agriculture and Trees
Agroforestry combines trees with crops or livestock to improve soils, strengthen climate resilience, and increase farmer income. This module introduces key practices and shows where agripreneurs can create value through seedlings, services, and support. Author: Duncan Pollard
Entrepreneurship in Black Soldier Fly
Black soldier fly farming turns organic waste into high-protein animal feed and organic fertiliser. This module introduces the BSF life cycle and shows how entrepreneurs can set up and run a low-cost, profitable BSF enterprise that supports farmers and reduces waste. Author: Martin Tenywa
Insect based composting
Insect-based composting uses larvae, especially black soldier fly larvae, to turn organic waste into nutrient-rich frass and high-protein animal feed. This module explains how the process works and highlights its value for soil health, climate action, and low-cost farming. Author: Rahul Pires
Regenerative Agriculture
Regenerative agriculture restores soil health, increases biodiversity, and strengthens climate resilience through methods like cover cropping, crop rotation, and agroecology. This module shows how these practices lower costs, improve yields, and open new market opportunities for African agripreneurs. Author: Agripreneurship Alliance (anonymous contributor)
Restorative Aquaculture
Restorative aquaculture focuses on farming species like seaweed and shellfish that clean the water, support biodiversity, and create sustainable livelihoods. This module introduces key practices and shows how African entrepreneurs can build profitable, climate-friendly aquaculture businesses. Author: Agripreneurship Alliance (anonymous contributor)
The Power of Value Addition
Value addition transforms raw crops into higher-value products, reduces waste, and opens new markets. This module shows how processing, branding, and smart use of by-products can boost profits and strengthen Africa’s agrifood value chains, with practical guidance from real cassava industry experience. Author: Markus Froehlich
Yaca Coffee
Yaca Coffee shows how a direct, transparent partnership between a Belgian entrepreneur and a Ugandan coffee grower can create high-quality, ethical products for European markets. This module highlights lessons on traceability, export logistics, and building strong cross-continental business relationships. Author: Catherine De Jaegher