Space-age technology for fight against crop-devastating pest outbreaks in Kenya launched by UK-based CABI...
CABI is leading a consortium, funded by the UK Space Agency’s International Partnership Programme (IPP), developing a Pest Risk Information Service (PRISE), which uses...
Tsebo Solutions Group supports community upliftment at Rustlers Valley Farm as part of UN...
Spinach that have been produced at the Naledi Farm as a result of its second harvest
To raise awareness for International Day of Cooperatives,...
Use of organic methods in the control of fall army worms
By Nita Karume,
The fall armyworm is a known heavy feeder for its quick destruction of the maize...
South Africa to experience 2% higher yields in maize production
Small holder South African Farmers will likely harvest 13.2m tonnes of maize this year. This is approximately 2% higher than the previous estimate that...
NISRAL urges African governments to upscale cassava production
By Nita Karume :
The Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending PLC (NIRSAL), Mr Aliyu Abdulhameed is urging...
Zimbabwe’s tobacco production at an all-time high of 207m kg
Zimbabwe's tobacco production has hit 207m kg earlier on this week. This, according to Tobacco and Industry Marketing Board, is by far the highest...
Herbicide carryover and sprayer contamination in canola planting
By Nita Karume :
Canola is a profitable cropping option for many cropping regions around the world. It is also known to bring diversity in...
Techno Brain, Microsoft partners to launch a Digital Agriculture Platform for farmers across Africa
Techno Brain, in partnership with Microsoft Corporation, has launched a Digital Agriculture Platform in Africa. This is aimed at helping farmers improve their crop...
South Africa will have Sufficient Maize Supplies in 2018/19 Marketing Year
by Wandile Sihlobo
I have recently discussed South Africa’s maize production dynamics, but I thought it would be good to provide an update following...
MEGA CEO admits poor planning has stalled progress of Fresh Produce Market
byn Bosman Grobler, MPL - DA Mpumalanga Spokesperson on Agriculture
There is still no telling when the Mpumalanga International Fresh Produce Market (MIFPM) will actually...