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...
Zimbabwe establishes $262m Marondera Agro-Industrial Park
A Zimbabwean university, the Marondera University of Agricultural Science and Technology (MUAST) has established an agro-industrial park at the college after received $262 million...
Why choose plastic agricultural bins
What are plastic agricultural bins?For decades wooden crates and boxes have been the standard for fruit, vegetable, and other food-grade applications. As times have...
Zimbabwe farmers told to scale up chilli farming
Farmers in Zimbabwe have been urged to scale up the farming of chilli peppers to help build local community resilience through this viable livelihood...
Land O’Lakes Venture37 signs MoU with Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya to boost horticulture...
Land O’Lakes Venture37 through the Trade of Agriculture Safely and Efficiently (TRASE) project, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Fresh Produce...
Academic creates aquaponics to create stability for Zambian farmers
A Zambian-born academic, Dorcas Lukwesa, in-between her studies, designed a mobile aquaponics system using one of the most available materials found in Zambia, the...
Natural mineral is an ideal soil conditioner
In recognition of World Water Day on 8 March, Pratley is highlighting the benefits of its Vulture Creek Clino for a range of agricultural...
Africa to lead in insect, hydroponic farming: World Bank
By Lawrence PagangaAfrica is expected to lead the global insect and hydroponic drive that could boost food security and business and the industry is...