There is no reason to be caught unawares by blight
Prevention is better than cure. That is an old saying which remains relevant today, especially when it comes to diseases on potatoes. It is...
Water conservation at the heart of Westfalia’s sustainability strategy
Westfalia Fruit Group, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh vegetables and fruit, is rolling out an innovative sustainable water...
Seed of an idea yields crops and jobs through perseverance and grace
By Libby PeacockEighteen years ago, Anja Fourie from the farm Driefontein in the Free State had an idea to start growing tomatoes to supplement...
Harvesting of greens begins in Lesotho with food security improving
The lean farming season in Lesotho has ended, and most farmers households are expected to have depleted food stocks from the 2021 harvest with...
New Backhoe Attachment for Bobcat Compact Loaders for MEA
Bobcat has launched a new generation backhoe attachment for the company’s skid-steer and compact track loaders for markets in the Middle East and Africa....
How to Stop Weeds From Robbing Crops of Moisture and Nutrients
Weeds are invasive plant species that often interfere with agriculture. They take advantage of healthy soil and steal valuable fluids and nutrients from crops,...
ZimTrade to open new horticulture clusters
Zimbabwe' trade development and promotion body, ZimTrade is working on opening new horticulture clusters to speed up the growth of the export markets.The clusters...
Farmers, SA local council accused of ignoring tensions between migrant farm workers
The Rural Legal Centre in South Africa has accused farmers and the Robertson municipality in Cape Town of ignoring tensions between seasonal migrant farm...
Help needed for major new study on labour shortages and skills crisis in the...
A major new study will shed light on the labour and skills shortages responsible for the staffing crisis in the farming and horticultural industry.Experts...
Zimbabwe horticulture exports up by 6.8% in 2021
Zimbabwe's horticulture exports in 2021 drew US$64.6 million, reflecting a 6.8 increase compared to US$59.5 recorded in 2020.ZimTrade, a trade promotion body confirmed the...