Flood Ready … Big pumps deliver more
With weather extremes becoming more common, farming communities are becoming increasingly aware of the need to plan for flash floods and sustained rain events.One...
Opinion piece: When farms burn
Theo de JagerIn a blink of an eye disasters can destroy family farms that have been established for generations. Hail storms, drought, floods, intense...
75 percent of farmers are open to innovation to cope with climate change, global...
75 percent of farmers are already impacted by climate change or worried about its impacts, and 71 percent of them report reduced yields as...
Maize harvest falls below 13m tons for the first time in 5 years.
By Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist, FNB CommercialMonitoring the 2023/24 harvest forecasts has been interesting following an El Nino-induced heat that decimated crops earlier...
Bigger and smarter investments in small-scale agriculture are key to build a prosperous Africa
“Our first line of action against climate change, hunger and poverty is prosperous rural communities. Investing in small-scale farmers and rural entrepreneurs is the ...
France considering new control measures against African Swine Fever, aims to safeguard its pork...
France is contemplating building a fence along its border with Germany as part of new measures to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever...
Potential impact of land reform in the tourism sector – How this sector can...
By Peter Setou: Chief Executive Officer of Vumelana Advisory FundWhile the land reform programme in South Africa has not been all smooth sailing, it...
Engen’s enduring partnership with Nampo continues to empower farmers
Engen reaffirmed its support for the agricultural sector by partnering with Grain SA at Nampo Cape 2024.Held from 11-14 September in Bredasdorp, Western Cape,...
WPF releases training materials to help farmers keep poultry healthy
The World Poultry Foundation (WPF) has released new training materials for new chicken farmers, to help them keep their birds healthy and avoid disease.The...
Nampo Cape 2024 attracts 45 894 visitors, 10 000 visitors more than last year’s
Nampo Cape, a landmark event for the agricultural community which takes place at Bredasdorp Park , South Africa continues to attract more attendees with...