NAMPO / Nation in Conversation: How does the youth see agriculture in South Africa?
There can be no doubt that youth development and job creation are top of mind in South Africa currently, so this session at Nation...
NAMPO / Nation in Conversation: The importance of economy of scale: Big vs small
One of the debate topics at this year’s Nation in Conversation is around the importance of economies of scale, and the benefits of having...
NAMPO / Nation in Conversation: Agriculture 2035
The Nation in Conversation topic “Agriculture 2035”, focusing on how new technology will change the face of agriculture as we know it today, is...
Zimbabwe cotton farmers to be paid an export incentive of 10%
By Nita Karume:
Cotton growers from Zimbabwe will be paid an export incentive of 10%. This is a move by the Government to boost production...
NAMPO / Nation in Conversation: Inspirational women in business
With the lead up to this year’s Nation in Conversation debates taking place at NAMPO – from the 15th to the 18th of May...
East African countries grapples with high food prices due to flooding, pests and disease
By Nita Karume:
East African are currently struggling with high food prices as a result of flooding, pests and disease. The situation, however, is expected...
USAID offers $150,000 reward for tackling Armyworm menace
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is offering a $150,000 reward for ways to combat the armyworm menace. The agency warned last week...
35 million euros to boost smallholder farming in DR Congo
By Oscar Nkala
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (UN-FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have launched a new programme to help families...
Quton releases new cotton hybrid seed
Zimbabwe's major cotton seed producer Quton, has released new cotton hybrid seed. The seed, which generally requires less water, boasts of a higher yield...
Consumers to braai more pork : South Africa
by Paul Makube:
With the continued decrease in the price of pork whilst other meats trend higher, consumers who are feeling the pinch are most...