New Manual Aids Small-Scale Farmers in Climate-Smart Horticulture Production
Small-scale farmers across Southern Africa are facing mounting climate risks from unpredictable rainfall and droughts, to declining soil health and pest pressures. In response,...
Grain SA, NAMPO management bans cloven-hoofed animals at NAMPO 2026 amid foot-and-mouth disease concerns
Grain SA and the management of NAMPO have confirmed that no cloven-hoofed animals will be allowed at the 2026 NAMPO Harvest Day, scheduled for...
Harnessing Precision Farming Technologies for Modern Agricultural Practices
Precision farming is a practice that involves the use of integrated crop management techniques and devices to increase profitability and sustainability and protect the...
WorldVeg releases a record number of new chili and sweet pepper varieties
The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) pepper breeding program marked an unprecedented year in 2025, releasing a record 37 new chili and sweet pepper varieties,...
ADFD and IFAD partner to boost agri-project sustainability
Underscoring the United Arab Emirates’ commitment to strengthening global partnerships in support of sustainable agriculture, food security, and climate resilience, Abu Dhabi Fund for...
Fans are on. But is your poultry house really under control?
Lei Gommers, Global Business Development Manager – Agriculture Drives, ABBThe way air moves through a poultry house can determine whether a farm thrives or...
South African farmers must embrace technology to remain competitive
Dawie Maree, Head of FNB Agriculture Marketing and InformationAs global competition intensifies and environmental pressures mount, farmers who fail to adopt modern technology risk...
Strengthening Southern Africa’s food supply chains for resilience
By Lourens Pieterse, Head of Sales, Bühler Southern AfricaAcross Southern Africa, food supply chains are operating under increasing strain. Climate volatility, infrastructure constraints, energy...
IITA in partnership to revolutionise banana farming in Africa
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has joined forces with Clemson University in a landmark collaboration aimed at transforming banana farming across Africa...
New parametric service protects European farmers from extreme weather
CNH Capital together with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, and in collaboration with Shepherd Compello and Swiss Re, today announced the launch of an innovative...