Government of National Unity must help bridge the gap when disaster strikes farms
For some time now the agriculture sector in South Africa has been crippled by insufficient and incoherent policies regarding disaster relief for farmers. To...
Agriculture Sector Faces Growing Risks: Allianz Risk Barometer 2024 Highlights Key Challenges and Mitigation...
The Allianz Risk Barometer 2024 has identified the top five risks confronting the agriculture sector, emphasizing critical challenges that necessitate immediate attention. The leading...
UPL Corp Publishes 2023-24 Africa Sustainability Impact Report
The 2023-24 ASIR highlights UPL's (www.UPL-Ltd.com) strategic initiatives and progress in creating sustainable opportunities for Africa's farmers and food value chain through tailored technologies,...
East-West Seed Foundation launches vegetable farming app for commercial farmers and home gardeners in...
Are you a new or aspiring farmer from Africa with a passion for vegetables? Look no further! The East-West Seed Foundation, a non-profit organisation...
The Power of Stacking Biostimulants
In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, farmers are continually seeking ways to enhance crop yields, improve plant health, and maximize the quality of their...
Pratley’s perfect horticultural growing medium
Grolite from Pratley, is a horticultural product that allows seedlings to germinate more effectively by maintaining enough moisture within the root zone. It also...
AGRA Unveils Initiative to Support Potato Value Chain in Kenya
In a move to increase potato productivity in Kenya, AGRA in collaboration with the National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK), Egerton University, Kenya Agricultural...
Chinese water-saving, drought-resistant rice variety spells fortune for Zanzibar smallholder farmers
A new Chinese water-saving and drought-resistant rice variety which was introduced in Zanzibar early this year is already spelling fortune for a number of...
Saai exposes shocking decline in AHS vaccine sales
African Horse Sickness (AHS) is a deadly and highly infectious disease that continues to threaten South Africa’s equine population. The virus, spread by Culicoides...
IFAD and Lesotho to jointly boost agricultural investment
“The UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) reaffirms its commitment to supporting Lesotho in unlocking the potential of its agricultural sector as well...