Tanzania embarks on strategies to address edible oil shortage
The government of Tanzania has embarked on several strategies to address shortage of edible oil in the country. Minister for Agriculture, Professor Adolf Mkenda...
Namibia rolls out agronomic programmes
The government of Namibia has rolled out several agronomic programmes in its quest to improve crop production, food security, create employment as well as...
LG and Forge Academy find new ways to give back to the community
This month marks Social Development Month in South Africa. The nationwide campaign is headed by the National Development Agency (NDA) and the South African...
Togo inaugurate first fruit and vegetable processing unit
The government of Togo has inaugurated its first fruit and vegetable processing unit developed in Tsévié. Minister of grassroots development and youth employment, Myriam...
Zimbabwe President opens US$1m fruit, vegetable processing plant in Rural Mutoko
By Lawrence PagangaZimbabwe President, Emmerson Mnangagwa last Thursday opened a US$1 million fruit and vegetable processing plant in rural Mutoko district, Mashonaland East province.The...
The advantages of Perlite in cannabis farming
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has unveiled a masterplan to industrialise and commercialise the R28 billion cannabis industry. The masterplan...
Bayer to launch organic vegetable seeds portfolio enabling greater access to certified organic market
Bayer has announced that it will expand its vegetable seeds offerings under the new Vegetables by Bayer umbrella to include organically produced seed. The...
Farming is not for the faint hearted
Successfully managing a farm is tough because nature is unpredictable and only resilient and passionate farmers reap the rewards. Two crop farmers in Limpopo...
Fibertex geosynethetic products for horticulture include capillary mats for sub-irrigation
At a time in Southern Africa, when food scarcity is a very real concern, it is even more important for the agricultural sector and...
Kenya’s pyrethrum farming to be revived
The government of Kenya has announced plans to revive pyrethrum farming. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya revealed the plans and said KSh 40million has...