The Human element

For Joan Adonis, the greatest source of pride in her work at Groot Phesantekraal in Durbanville comes down to one thing: “Onse mense!” (“Our...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Rushinga District farmers benefit from diverse crops

By: Hwande IsheunesuFarmers in Rushinga District, Zimbabwe, are experiencing the benefits of crop diversification, harvesting crops like sorghum, cowpeas, millet, and groundnuts despite a...

Avio Smart Market Stack Limited and Kissan Agri Mall sign MoU to boost the...

Avio Smart Market Stack Limited (ASMS), formerly known as Bartronics India Limited, has entered into a strategic partnership with Kissan Agri Mall Private Limited...

Unlocking Africa’s Borders for the Traders Who Feed Our Region

By Daniel Njiwa,More than a decade ago, in what feels like a past life, I worked with the Common Market for Eastern and...

Steenhuisen urges sustainable and profitable farming at 2026 Grain SA Congress

South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has called for stronger measures to ensure farming remains both sustainable and profitable, warning that long-term agricultural...

IITA confirms release of over 200 improved climate-resilient maize varieties to Sub-Saharan Africa countries

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has confirmed the development and release of more than 200 improved climate-resilient maize varieties across Sub-Saharan Africa...
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