Thaba’Nchu vegetable project edging closer to commercialisation with latest harvest
The vegetable project at the Noga’s Post settlement outside Thaba’Nchu in the Free State, which was undertaken by the community, Kgosi (queen) Gaboilelwe Moroka,...
What every agricultural technician needs to know: 3 key aspects of algae based biostimulants
Algae based biostimulants are emerging as a widely used strategic tool to improve and enhance crop yields. Derived from brown, red and green algae,...
How video animations are promoting sustainable crop farming in Mumias, Western Kenya
In Mumias, Western Kenya, sustainable crop-growing methods are gaining traction, thanks to video animations by Scientific Animations Without Borders (SAWBO), a one-step educational system...
Favourable conditions lead to optimism about South African apple and pear season
Tru-Cape producers are optimistic about the current apple and pear harvest, which promises a good yield thanks to positive conditions in all growing regions.
The...
Fair Prices for a Fairer Future
Smallholder farmers and workers are the backbone of global food production, supplying nearly one-third of the world’s food. Despite their essential role, these farmers...
Auxins and zinc boost agricultural productivity to enhance food security in Africa
Enhancing agricultural productivity and bolstering food security across Africa relies on the critical interplay between auxins and zinc in plant growth and development. Simon...
World Bank is Right – Small Solar Projects in Rural Africa Can Catalyze Economic...
The World Bank recently announced a plan to invest $35 billion in small scale solar projects in rural areas in African countries. The organization...
At Fruit Logistica, Arrigoni’s heat-reflecting screens for higher yields and more sustainable crops
Water efficiency, high degree of shading, active protection against pests and diseases and easily implemented, durable products. These, in short, are some of the...
Southern Africa Grapples with Climate and Economic Challenges Amid Erratic Rainfall-Report
The relentless and longevity grip of last year’s El Niño has taken a negative toll on grain production in many areas of southern Africa...
New theme days at Agritechnica 2025 add value for exhibitors and visitors
9 to 15 November 2025 in Hanover, Germany - Guiding theme “Touch Smart Efficiency” - Theme days for visitors: ”7 days - 7 themes”...