The future of smart farming in South Africa
By: Nico Groenewald, Standard Bank’s Head of AgricultureTechnology has completely transformed agriculture over the last few decades. These days, farmers are integrating everything from...
Lack of proper pest and disease control threaten sustainability
The ability to detect, prevent and respond to animal health and livestock emergencies is critical to ensure food security and the sustainability of the...
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...
Kenya unveils US $20M youth agribusiness programme
The government of Kenya has unveiled a US $20million Empowering Novel Agribusiness-led Employment (ENABLE Kenya) programme set to bridge the succession gap in agribusiness...
Kenya launches US $5M project to boost climate resilience
The government of Kenya has launched a US $5million project to promote climate resilience around the Lake Victoria basin.Mohamed Elmi, chief administrative secretary in...
Govt of Sudan, FAO, WFP call for investment in Sudan’s agriculture
The government of Sudan through the Ministry of Agriculture, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, and the United Nations World...
How genetics can contribute towards a socially sustainable industry
Agriculture, in particular the animal protein industry, faces many questions when it comes to societal concerns. How are we creating the right...
Ban on live exports to north Africa in July and August challenged
A High Court challenge has been launched against a Government decision to ban all transport of livestock to north African countries during...
Op-ed: Agricultural growth and development
By Hwande Sheunesu ,Gokwe Nembudziya, ZimbabweThe implementation of Climate smart agriculture, Pfumbudza Intwasa farming, command agriculture that is...
Botswana suspends animal and fresh products from South Africa
The government of Botswana has suspended imports of cloven-hoofed animals and their fresh products from South Africa. This follows an outbreak of...