Corteva nurtures talent and drives transformation in agriculture
As part of its BBBEE strategy, Corteva launched an impactful flagship Bursary Program in 2022 for both undergraduate and postgraduate students that removes the...
New research supports better disease management in Lake Victoria’s cage fish industry
A newly published study has revealed key findings on fish health and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Lake Victoria. The cage aquaculture industry is growing...
Bayer submits registration applications for novel herbicide in four major markets
Bayer advances its blockbuster pipeline submitting registration applications for icafolin-methyl in the European Union, following completed applications in Brazil, United States and Canada, the...
Time to accelerate the agrifood systems transformation
The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, called for bold action, scaled-up investment, and stronger partnerships...
GEA mandated to build world’s largest integrated dairy facility in Algeria
At a formal event in Algiers, Baladna, a leading Qatari dairy and food producer, the Algerian Government, and GEA – represented by CEO Stefan...
How North America and Europe Are Leading the Plant-Based Milk Charge
The global shift toward sustainable and healthier food options has ushered in a new era of dairy alternatives, with plant-based milk emerging as a...
Turning Locust Plagues Into Protein Goldmines — How African Farmers Are Harvesting Insects for...
Locusts are notoriously destructive, making them an unwelcome sight on any farm. However, many farmers have changed their tune on these multi-legged invaders as...
High-value crops of the future: Why native legumes are more than niche crops
The demand for plant-based proteins is growing. However, under purely market-based conditions, their production has so far hardly been profitable for many farms –...
Togo Taps Regional Hub in promoting soil health and boosting farm productivity
Togo’s farmers struggle with poor soils and declining yields. The reason: low awareness of nutrients status of soils and inefficient fertilizer use.A regional initiative...
IFAD calls for urgent action to prioritize investment in rural people to transform global...
As global leaders convene for the UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is calling for urgent action...