The venture is majority-owned by Alltech and governed by a board with equal representation from both partners.
For the fourth consecutive year, Africa recorded decline in consumption of wheat, which decreased by -14.8% to 59M tons in 2024.
The year-on-year increase is primarily due to improved yields for Canadian Western Red Spring (CWRS), followed by Canadian Western Amber Durum (CWAD), and winter wheat.
The initiative is reshaping how farmers access quality seed and markets, transforming pigeonpea from a largely subsistence crop into a profitable, market-oriented enterprise
The association believes Kuester’s experience in building high‑performing teams and aligning commercial, supply‑chain and operational strategies made her the preferred candidate to guide SNAC through a period of industry change and opportunity.