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Farming of passion fruit is gaining momentum in the Democratic Republic of Congo owing to its lucrative nature and rising demand across the world. With its strong flavor and multi-use value, this fruit is turning out to be one of the most exported fruits across...
As the climate crisis worsens, the Democratic Republic of the Congo will face serious challenges to agricultural productivity. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and degradation of the soil make food security and rural livelihoods precarious. Of the different...
The African ebony, Diospyros crassiflora, is considered a jet-black, dense wood found in the dense rainforests of Congo. It is utilised in critical sectors such as the musical instrument and luxury furniture industries. Notwithstanding its valuable reputation, the...
Congo is uniquely positioned to take center stage in this significant food crop farming for food security, animal feed, and industrial use. Investment in soybean farming in Congo, therefore, plays a crucial role in improving agricultural output, creating job...
The DRC is increasingly venturing into emerging agricultural opportunities to diversify its economy. The coconut industry has not been an exception. Coconuts are versatile and commercially highly valued due to the increasing global demand for coconut-based oil and...
Farming special crops like zucchini and squash contributes to the nation's drive to diversify Congo’s farming sector. This demand complements urbanization, from food uses of this vegetable to its use as a raw material. Because of this, the growing demand for zucchini...
The Congolese chilli pepper is likely to be an influential player in the international spice market, thereby gaining from the demand increase in such produce across cuisines through Asia, Europe, and Africa. Chilli has become popular for its taste and health benefits,...
From its original home in South America, the humble root crop of cassava has gained a foothold in Congolese life. Introduced to Africa centuries ago, cassava had taken root throughout the various landscapes of the Congo and grown into one of the most vital crops for...
Duck farming in the Republic of Congo has become a relatively narrow market with great potential for further expansion. Given this country's traditional forms of agriculture, its poultry industry has attracted attention due to rising domestic and international demand...
On the rich soils of the Congo Basin, giant trees and everything from lowland gorillas to forest elephants grow. But beneath them, one of the tiniest but most powerful crops in the world is growing: cacao beans. The beans are a raw material for chocolate and might...
Rabbit, once thought to be an agricultural niche, is now being converted into a mainstream opportunity in Congo. Recognized for rapid reproduction and low feed and resource requirements, rabbits promise a niche for livestock production for many small-scale farmers and...
The palm oil tree becomes more than a source of palm oil, interwoven with the very fabric of life in the Congo Basin. For centuries, the palm provided food, shelter, and medicine for the local communities. The fruit of the oil palm contains much oil, which is used in...