African ministers call for harmonised trade systems to unlock continent’s pastoral livestock economy
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African ministers have called for the harmonisation of trade systems, stronger political leadership and increased investment to unlock the vast potential of the continent’s...
Scientists develop new genetic tool to speed up mung bean breeding
Credit: Murdoch University
A team of international researchers has developed the first comprehensive graph-based pan-genome for mung bean, uncovering thousands of previously hidden genetic variations...
PGP Farmer of the Year finalists reflect the growth among developing grain farmers
Every year, the Phahama Grain Phakama (PGP) Farmer of the Year Competition provides a valuable picture of how developing grain farmers are progressing. This...
Uganda urged to close research-to-farm gap as AGRA marks 20 years of agricultural transformation
National dialogue calls for stronger agricultural extension, competitive markets, value addition and coordinated investment to turn Uganda’s production potential into farmer incomes, jobs and...
Chimhanda District Show Highlights Role of Traditional Grains in Food Security
By: Hwande Isheunesu
CHIMHANDA, ZIMBABWE – The annual Chimhanda District Show is currently underway at Chimhanda Secondary School, drawing wide participation from across the district.
Running...
Tomato Shortage Creates ‘Golden Market’ for Rushinga Community Farmers
By: Hwande Isheunesu
RUSHINGA, ZIMBABWE – A nationwide tomato shortage has turned into a financial windfall for small-scale farmers, with Chipamuriwo Village Business Unit (VBU)...
Grain SA: The future of food security is rooted in viable production
Grain SA this week participated in the South African Human Rights Commission’s (HRC) National Investigative Hearing into the food systems of South Africa, reaffirming...
Livestock Makes a Comeback at NAMPO ALFA 2026
Livestock farmers, breeders, agricultural producers and role players in the agricultural sector can look forward to the return of livestock at NAMPO ALFA 2026,...
From Scarcity to Scale: What Africa Can Learn from India’s Agricultural Transformation
By Alice Ruhweza and Dr Purvi Mehta
Food security is often framed as a question of production. Yet at its core, it is about something far more fundamental:...
Breaking Compaction. Building Productivity. The Sumo Deep Tillage Solution
Healthy soils are the foundation of profitable farming, but soil compaction remains one of the biggest challenges facing growers worldwide. Whether caused by repeated...