Optimism high as farmers trod ahead to plant more in the new agriculture season
Early indications are that South Africa’s farmers intend to plant almost 5% more hectares under summer crops for the 2021/22 production year, according to...
Putting rural small-scale farmers at the centre of global climate negotiations –IFAD interactive events...
Rural small-scale farmers are disproportionately impacted by climate change, yet seldom have a voice at global forums. At COP26, the International Fund for Agricultural...
Tunisia: Agriculture – Siamap 2021 opens
The 15th edition of the International Exhibition of Agriculture, Agricultural Machinery and Fisheries "SIAMAP 2021" has officially opened at the Kram Exhibition Center. This...
Climate change to force crop switch for small farmers
Small farmers around the world who grow thirsty crops like corn will face a huge adaptation challenge as the effects of climate change worsen...
Namibia Chamber of agriculture set up
The government of Namibia has established the Namibia Chamber of Agriculture to offer a united voice and central contact during policy dialogues with the...
GEA and Hochwald: First milk intake in Europe’s most modern dairy plant
GEA equips dairy in Mechernich, Germany, with entire milk processing technology
Cutting-edge process technology and design ensure sustainable operation
Hochwald to start commercial...
CENEEMA, SODEPA partner to boost farming in Cameroon ranches
Cameroon’s Livestock Development Corporation (SODEPA) and the National Centre for the Study and Experiment of Agricultural Machinery (CENEEMA) have signed a partnership agreement to...
Agrotop to Present Advanced Vertical Integration Poultry Solutions at VIV MEA 2021
The company will showcase poultry solutions for extreme heat and varying humidity conditions of the Arab Gulf and turnkey projects for setting up land-based...
How prepaid electricity sub-meters can assist farmers with farm dwellings electrification
By Zachariya Lockhat, Business Development Head and Colin Openshaw, Consultant, Recharger Prepaid Meters
As the much-anticipated rainy season begins across South Africa’s main farming areas, we...
Optimizing animal protein production for a better world
There are different views on how we should optimize the animal protein supply chain, but let’s first put matters into perspective. Today, the livestock sector employs 1.3 billion people according to...