Josephine Christopher is a senior business journalist for The Citizen and Mwananchi newspapers
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Dar es Salaam. Africa's agricultural sector has continued to offer significant long-term growth opportunities, but persistent shortages of foreign currency, supply chain disruptions and broader economic pressures are increasingly threatening the industry's ability to realise its full potential.
According to Absa Africa Regions Head of Agribusiness, Mr Ray Van Rooyen, the continent's strong agricultural fundamentals remain intact, supported by expanding food demand, a growing population and vast areas of arable land.