Bayer Opens Maize Seed Facility in Zambia to Support Food Security for about 30...
Bayer has announced the opening of a new maize seed facility in Kabwe, Zambia. Through the 32-million-euro facility alongside further investments in organization and...
Goss’s wilt and leaf blight – a new disease in South African maize production
By Dr. Rikus Kloppers, for Pannar South Africa.
Goss’s wilt and leaf blight is caused by Clavibacter nebraskensis, a bacterium that derives its name from...
xFarm Technologies extends its reach into Latin America with a strategic operation
The initiative marks a milestone in the journey of xFarm Technologies to become a global player in the digitalisation of agriculture and it allows...
Why Drip Irrigation is the Key to Water Conservation in Arid Regions
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is witnessing significant growth in the drip irrigation systems market. This growth is primarily driven by...
China Holds Key to South Africa’s Agricultural Export Growth
South Africa must prioritize China in its efforts to boost agricultural exports, despite limited current access to the vast Chinese market, according to Wandile...
Drought-Resistant Crops and Smart Irrigation
Many common African crops have drought-tolerant qualities, which is ideal as water scarcity persists throughout the continent. The resilient varieties allow smallholders to remain...
Putting farming in the public eye ‘more important than ever’
Farmers across the UK are being encouraged to help foster greater appreciation for their vital role in food production by registering to take part...
Malawi targets agriculture commercialization, irrigation
By Lovemore Khomo
The Malawi government on friday presented an estimated USD400 million (696. 3 billion Malawi Kwacha) agriculture budget which will cater commercialization and...
CultiWise adds drone-derived maps offering cost savings for farmers
Farmers now have a more reliable overview of their spray maps for fungicide, fertilizers and product growth regulators – even when conventional satellite images...
Innovation and sustainability key to solving the food security crisis in Africa
Boasting approximately 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land and climates suited to diverse farming activities, Africa’s agricultural sector holds immense potential to address...