Family Farming and Faming Succession, Who will have the most to lose?
When the head of a farming household dies without a valid will, the consequences extend well beyond personal grief. The viability of the entire...
Translating grain research into practical benefits
As a global agricultural science company with deep expertise in plant breeding and crop innovation, Corteva Agriscience continues to invest in technologies that strengthen...
German-Ukrainian Agricultural Dialogue sets 2026 priorities: CAP alignment, rural development, economic talks
Kick-off workshop and inaugural meeting of the Project Steering Group in Chișinău (Moldova) – Priorities for 2026 defined: alignment of Ukrainian institutions with EU...
Why understanding these “big five” maize leaf diseases is key to sustainable production –...
Maize remains a cornerstone of food security and livestock feed systems across Africa, yet its productivity is continually threatened by a range of destructive...
Youth Agripreneurs, Policymakers Discuss Africa’s Food Future
Young Agripreneurs, policymakers and development partners gathered in Kigali on 14th March for a youth-led dialogue on the future of Africa’s food systems, highlighting how...
Protecting Crop Quality Starts with Accurate Moisture Measurement
In agricultural production, moisture content drives crop quality, storability, and market value. Globally, 10–20% of grain is lost post-harvest, rising to 20–30%+ in Africa—mostly...
Technological Evolution in the VFC Tobacco Sector: Towards Integral and Conscious Mechanization
Mechanization in any agricultural field follows common processes, challenges, and expectations, but this is particularly true for Virginia Bright tobacco (VFC - Virginia Flue-Cured).Critical...
Middle East conflict causes energy price swings; Grain SA urges value chain to support...
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has introduced significant volatility into global energy markets, with Brent crude oil prices rising sharply in recent...
Empowering women is Africa’s smartest move for water security
By Kehinde Ogunjobi, International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Country Representative for Ghana and West and Central AfricaWhen people think about water insecurity in Africa,...
Puglia’s agricultural machinery market is showing signs of recovery
2025 marks a return to growth for tractor sales, which have risen by around 22 percentage points compared with the previous twelve months. Regional...