Elevated meat prices remain a drag on food inflation
By Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist, FNB CommercialAfter accelerating to an eighteen-month high of 5.5% year-on-year (y/y) in July, food inflation reversed course and...
Uganda Unveils ‘Super Goat’ Breed Set to Transform Livestock Sector and Boost Exports
The National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) has unveiled a new goat breed, the Kasolwe Brown Goat, which experts say could...
Farmers from Across the Globe Unite in Stellenbosch for the G20 Farmers Dialogue
The Southern Africa Agricultural Initiative (Saai) hosted the G20 Farmers Dialogue at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Stellenbosch University, bringing together farmer leaders from...
NAMPO Cape 2025 breaks records and strengthen the future of Agriculture
The sixth NAMPO Cape Expo has concluded on a high note, drawing a record-breaking 49,326 visitors to Bredasdorp Park from 10 to 13 September....
Understanding the biology behind incubation temperature
One very important success criteria for the incubation process is the correct incubation temperature. When referring to incubation temperature it is important to distinguish...
Over 3 Million Sudan Pastoralists to Benefit from Livestock Vaccination Drive Against Deadly Diseases
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Government of Sudan, has launched the 2025 national livestock vaccination...
Bühler Southern Africa hosts first-ever customer day in Madagascar
Bühler Southern Africa successfully hosted its first-ever customer day in Madagascar at the Radisson Blu Hotel at the Waterfront in Antananarivo in early September....
Livestock farming under pressure as Africa needs to balance food security and emissions
Livestock farming feeds millions of Africans, but it also leaves a carbon footprint that cannot be ignored. The North-West University (NWU) in South Africa’s...
Empowering communities with practical knowledge and tools to improve food security
School gardening and nutrition programme, EduPlant, feeds SA’s learners, families and communitiesTackling household food security in South Africa in a sustainable way requires empowering...
GEA unveils a new generation of flexible, modular beverage filling technology at drinktec 2025
Built for flexibility: Handles growing product diversity, supports rapid changeovers, and shortens setup times
Engineered for serviceability: Optimized access to all components simplifies...