Advice for Female Farmers in South Africa
Up to 80% of Africa’s agricultural production is delivered by small farms. And though common stereotypes may suggest otherwise, most of these small agricultural...
The UN condemns misuse of antibiotics in animal husbandry
The United Nations has condemned misuse of antibiotics by farmers who practice animal husbandry. This is after a report revealed that most countries are...
BMG’s service to the local agriculture sector
BMG’s service to the agriculture sector focuses on the importance of the investment in quality equipment and components for high efficiencies and optimum productivity...
Even growers in need help others less fortunate
Josua du Toit photographed on the Ceres farm, Ouplaas.
Getting one of the Ceres growers who donated feed to help Merweville farmers near Koup in...
ERP adding value to Smart Farming
South Africa’s agricultural sector contributed more than R80 billion to the country’s GDP while the value of its production was approximately R273 billion in...
KALRO to host international agricultural expo: Farm-Tech Expo Kenya
The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) will in September 12-13 this year host Farm-Tech Expo Kenya, one of the largest agricultural events...
Government gives credit to Musika’s facilitatory role in the agriculture sector
Participants listen to a presentation by MRI Syngenta on the company’s range of products and services tailored for the smallholder market.
By Pamela Hamasaka, Head-...
Mechanization of African agriculture can drive rural employment and stem migration
A new report showcasing evidence to guide African governments in successfully mechanizing Africa’s agribusiness value chains was launched today by the Malabo Montpellier Panel,...
Diversifying market richness through semi-processing and value addition on commodities
By Innocent Mhangarai :
Most small scale farmers experience post-harvest loses season after season due to lack of proper handling facilities and this has...
Zimbabwe’s Agribank obtains US $30m in support of the agriculture sector
Agribank has obtained a US $30m line of credit for purposes of supporting the country’s agriculture sector. The funds, sourced from the Industrial Development...