Back to the future: reviving sorghum in South Africa
Sorghum is an ancient grain. Originally domesticated in Africa, it has been a staple in diets across Asia, Africa, and India for thousands of...
COP29: FAO calls for investment in agrifood systems to tackle the climate crisis
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has called for increased investment in agrifood systems is essential to address the climate...
Biochar – Low-Cost Method to Sequester Carbon, Reduce Chemical Inputs and Improve Soil Health
Farmers around the world are looking for low- or no-cost materials to increase agricultural output and reduce the use of fertilizers derived from fossil...
ERG’s COMIDE Entity Supports Agricultural Development with Fertilizers and Seeds
La Congolaise des Mines et de Développement SARL (“COMIDE”), an entity of Eurasian Resources Group in Africa , distributed agricultural inputs to local communities...
OpEd: Land reform can work – we need, however, to prioritise rural economic development
By Peter Setou
The successful implementation of the land reform programme is not only a political and moral imperative, but a necessary intervention that is...
PepsiCo South Africa Expands Potato Chips Production Plant with R746 Million Investment Creating More...
This will create 100 more jobs in our community and position the company to meet the growing appetite for snack foods in Southern Africa....
Reaping what they sow: Bolt and Engineering Distributors relaunches fruitful agri, mining and industrial...
Bolt and Engineering Distributors (B.E.D.) is proud to announce the relaunch – with great success - of its popular Industrial and Technology expo, which...
South Africans Urged to Champion Gender Equality in Agriculture During 16 Days of Activism
In support of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, Fairtrade Africa is shining a much-needed spotlight on gender...
Transforming Agrifood Systems – A Critical Front in the Fight Against Climate Change
At the centre of these discussions is the undeniable link between agriculture and climate change. Agriculture is not only a victim of climate change...
André Brink of Groot Phesantekraal has been named Farmer of the Year for 2024
André Brink of Groot Phesantekraal has been named Farmer of the Year for 2024 by Agricultural Writers SA (AWSA). The highly prized accolade was...