Innovation and sustainability key to solving the food security crisis in Africa
Boasting approximately 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land and climates suited to diverse farming activities, Africa’s agricultural sector holds immense potential to address...
Macfrut 2025: which biosolutions for high-quality peaches?
Which biosolutions for high-quality peaches?’ is the theme of the International Congress scheduled to take place during the upcoming Macfrut, the international trade fair...
African Armyworm Outbreak Spreads Across Three Provinces, Threatening Pastures and Crops
The African armyworm (Spodoptera exempta) outbreak has been reported in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo provinces posing substantial threat to food security.
According to Roger Price,...
Pannar® Crop Extravaganzas: Unveiling Our Latest Crop Innovations
Pannar Seed®, the summer crop seed supplier with more than 60 years’ experience in agriculture, will again be hosting their popular Crop Extravaganzas at...
At Macfrut 2025 a showcase for variety innovation in fruit growing
The ‘Varieties International Project’ (VIP) is a series of focus sessions on genetic improvement and new varieties in modern fruit growing and will include...
Building Climate Resilience: Zambian Smallholder Farmers Leading the Fight Against Climate Change
As climate change intensifies, smallholder farmers in Southern Zambia are facing prolonged droughts that threaten their livelihoods. Solidaridad, in partnership with Planboo and Kvuno,...
MEC Sambatha hands over greehouse tunnels worth R2,5M to promote Food security and support...
In a move to advance agricultural development and bolster small-scale farming in the North West, MEC Madoda Sambatha of the Department of Agriculture and...
North West Agriculture and Rural Development sparks farming revolution with farmers market day rollout
Mahikeng- The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) has officially launched the Farmers Market Day initiative, a ground-breaking effort aimed at...
Aggregate supports success in commercial farming
Commercial farming forms the backbone of South Africa’s agricultural economy, playing a critical role in food security and contributing significantly to economic growth. As...
Macfrut 2025, world capital of biotechnology in horticulture
Macfrut, world capital of biotechnology applied to horticulture. This year, for the first time, the International Symposium on Biotechnological Tools in Horticulture will be...