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Discover how digital solutions like eProd are transforming Africa’s poultry supply chains. Learn how to improve feed conversion ratios (FCR), access input financing, and boost smallholder farmer productivity with insights from sector expert Kristin Girvetz. As Africa’s population grows and urban diets shift toward higher protein consumption, the poultry sector is emerging as one of …

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Almut van Casteren ran a spice export business in Kenya with her husband Jan Willem for years. At the time, she had no idea that a by-product of their spice operations — a software system — would eventually offer a solution for agricultural supply chains across Africa. That software became the core business of the …

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Interviewer: Almut, the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has stirred both urgency and uncertainty across agricultural value chains. What’s your take on the current landscape?  Almut Van Casteren: The EUDR is a landmark regulation — and rightly so. It’s designed to protect forests and promote sustainable trade. But the path to compliance has been anything but …

Read more “The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is more than a policy — it’s an alarm bell for global supply chains. But as the European Commission proposes a second delay, we must ask: do we jump out of bed and act, or press the snooze button and drift back into uncertainty? “

By Almut Van Casteren, COO and Founder of eProd Solutions  The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is more than a policy — it’s an alarm bell for global supply chains. But as the European Commission proposes a second delay, we must ask: do we jump out of bed and act, or press the snooze button and …

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“As global regulations like the EUDR, CSDDD, and Germany’s LkSG reshape agricultural trade, African suppliers face both new challenges and exciting opportunities. That’s why, building on the success of our Africa Grains Online course, we’re proud to launch the Market Compliance Online program—developed in partnership with Bühler, the African Milling School, and with support from …

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Food systems are complex. They go far beyond farming and include everything from how food is produced, stored, and moved to how it is consumed and how waste is managed. These systems also touch on health, the environment, trade, culture, and policy. The choices made in one part of the food system often affect other …

Read more “Learning Beyond the Day-to-Day: eProd Team Participates in NFP Food Systems E-Course “

EU Kenya Business Forum 2025 Hosted Roundtable on Digital Solutions for Export Standards Compliance: “Can a 6th Agricultural Revolution resolve the digital divide on SPS compliance?” On May 12th and 13th, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya, as part of the EU – Kenya Business Forum 2025, a Roundtable discussion on leveraging technology to meet export standards compliance …

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Many agribusinesses and smallholder farmers still rely on manual processes, which slow down operations and make it harder to grow. Whether it’s inefficient supply chains, time-consuming paperwork, or communication gaps, these challenges make day-to-day work more difficult and limit opportunities for expansion.  To help tackle these issues, eProd Solutions and Rabo Foundation launched the Digitalization …

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Uganda’s economy heavily relies on farming, with over 80% of the population engaged in the agricultural sector. The country boasts fertile land capable of feeding millions of people, yet only a small portion is currently utilized. This underutilization represents a significant opportunity for agricultural expansion and productivity. Despite its potential, Uganda’s farming faces challenges like …

Read more “EKiBBO Farming Services and their digitalization journey with eProd, powered by Rabo Foundation “