How modern sorting, grading and packing solutions are making tomato packhouses more competitive
Tomatoes are one of life’s blessings. For growers, tomatoes give a high yield and are in strong demand. For consumers, tomatoes are packed with...
New models, innovations and celebrations for Case IH at NAMPO
Case IH showcases new offerings and innovations at the 2023 NAMPO Harvest Day, one of the largest agriculture exhibition in the southern hemisphere. |...
South African Veterinary Association (SAVA) Expresses Grave Concerns Over Animal Biosecurity Crisis
South Africa, Pretoria 18 May 2023 - The South African Veterinary Association (SAVA) is deeply troubled by the dire state of animal biosecurity in...
African Development Bank-funded enterprise produces affordable, healthier vegetables using urban rooftop hydroponics
Soupah Kitchen uses resource-smart technology to control the environment for growing lettuce, kale, leafy green, and herbs
Africa is highly vulnerable to climate change, and...
African Development Bank approves $11.7 million to facilitate access to fertilizers for African farmers
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on 16 May 2023 approved a $11.7 million budgetary allocation to the African Fertilizer Financing...
US $100,000 Africa Food Prize 2023 opens for applications
Applications are now open for the US$100,000 Africa Food Prize, an award recognising outstanding individual or institution that is leading the effort to change...
Compassion in World Farming shines spotlight on key industries benefitting from factory farming despite...
A new report released today (May 16th) debunks the myths perpetuated to keep the global factory farming industry alive, and the few multi-national corporations...
Time to talk (mobility) solutions.
Farming in 21st Century South Africa is a high-stakes game, with technology playing an increasingly important role. In parallel, service providers must adopt a...
STIHL EA to Invest Sh100Mn in local accessory manufacturing
“The move will see the firm reduce accessory costs, increase employment and boost the local economy by injecting Sh100 million every year.”
Power tools manufacturer...
Kenya youth create online platform to assist pastoralists in dry areas access vital livestock...
Two youth from Wajir County in the dry northern part of Kenya have created an online platform to enable smallholders especially pastoralists in arid...