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...
Bayer Reinforces Commitment to Increasing Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
Bayer has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting increased worldwide consumption of fruits and vegetables with the announcement of new portfolio innovations and a business...
Aldi funds vegetable packhouse to help smallholder growers in Kenya
Aldi UK has funded construction of a vegetable packhouse in Kenya to help smallholder growers. The project is part work of international NGO Farm...
Horticulture sector in Kenya to diversify export markets
Horticulture sector in Kenya is set to diversify its export markets in order to boost its revenues. Okisegere Ojepat, CEO of the Fresh Produce...
The future of smart farming in South Africa
By: Nico Groenewald, Standard Bank’s Head of Agriculture
Technology has completely transformed agriculture over the last few decades. These days, farmers are integrating everything from...
Kenya kicks off construction of US $5.5m modern market in Nakuru
Kenya has kicked off construction of a US $5.5million modern market in Nakuru County aimed at boosting agriculture in the region and decongesting the...