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...
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...