AI project targets resilient potato and sweetpotato varieties for farmers
Potato and sweetpotato farmers are set to benefit from a new international research initiative that will use artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate the development...
ClearLeaf launches non-toxic product to fight dangerous diseases in field strawberries
Costa Rican agricultural technology company ClearLeaf has announced promising results for its non-toxic fungi bactericide, GotaBlanca, in controlling Pestalotia leaf spot and fruit rot...
Beyond disease control: getting more bang for your buck
By Andries Duvenhage: Campaign Lead: Cereals, Deciduous Fruit & VegCrop protection should no longer be seen as an unavoidable expense to control pests and...
Race Against Climate Change: How New Potato and Sweetpotato Varieties Are Delivering Results
Ever wondered what it takes to develop a new crop variety? Just like preparing for a marathon, developing a new variety is a carefully...
AI could bring data-driven rice agronomy to the world’s most vulnerable fields
For millions of rice farmers worldwide, access to the latest agricultural research remains limited, making it difficult to turn information about soil, weather, crops,...
South African citrus gains new export options for India
South Africa’s citrus industry has secured improved access to the Indian market after nearly a decade of negotiations resulted in the approval of additional...
As El Niño Resurfaces, Africa Needs Better Tools to Protect Food Systems
By Zoë Karl-Waithaka, Managing Director and Partner, BCG KenyaAs warnings about a strengthening El Niño mount, governments, agribusinesses and farmers across Africa are once...
SADC Leaders Meet in 2026 to Accelerate Resilient, Sustainable Food Systems
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA, 5th August 2026, As South Africa assumes the Chairship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and hosts the 2026 SADC...
Beyond Beans and Seeds: Regulation through African Export Value Chains
Christopher Burke Senior Advisor, WMC AfricaCoffee, cocoa and sesame are regularly cited as commodities moving from African farms to overseas consumers. The description captures...
SugarBeet Expo 2026: Future-Proofing Sugar Beet with Soil Health
Rittergut Gestorf near Hanover, Germany – Co-located with PotatoEurope – Organizer is DLG – New international platform for professional sugar beet production – Nearly...