Winter cover crops in rainfed farming – what does the research show?
Winter cover crops enhance soil health, but they also have an impact on moisture management, which has now been quantified for the first time....
The Growing Need for Agricultural Biodiversity
Every decade from now until 2050, the growing population will result in a 14% increase in global food demand, while the world’s current agricultural...
First batch of smallholder farmers successful completes hands on training on potato production
In a quest to empower subsistence and smallholder farmers in the Province, the North-West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (NWDARD) has recently trained...
Massey Ferguson has been part of Jajola Boerdery for six generations
Volksrust farmer Japie Landman acquires latest MF 9300 self-propelled sprayerSuch has been the success of Massey Ferguson at the Jajola Boerdery in Volksrust, Mpumalanga,...
Zambia gets US$5.3m for drought response
Representatives from the African Risk Capacity Group and the African Development Bank have presented a US$5.3 million cheque to the Zambian Government, to aid...
Zim agric students call for recognition during attachment
Agricultural students in Zimbabwe have called for recognition from farmers and farming organisations during their internship period.This comes amid reports that they face “very...
Off-Grid Solutions Are Essential to Small Farms
More than half of the population in sub-Saharan Africa carves out a living on small farms. In this same region, internet connection is poor...
Zimbabwe’s maize production expected to fall to 1.9m tonnes
The low rainfall amounts caused cereal production in Zimbabwe is expected to decline to slightly below‑average level of 1.9 million tonnes in 2022, the...
IFAD €3.5 million loan to promote women-led agribusiness in Madagascar and support small-scale farmers
As agricultural small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in low-income countries struggle to finance growth, the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is stepping...
Kenya to export black tea to china
Kenya has announced plans to export black tea to China following the Asian country’s increased interest in the commodity.Ambassador-designate to China, Muthoni Gichohi, speaking...