New Project Launched to Boost Blue Economy Across the Horn of Africa
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in partnership with the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), has launched a major multinational initiative aimed at accelerating...
FAO designates 2026 to highlight vital role of rangelands and pastoralists in global food...
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has declared 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP 2026)— a...
The three technological trends driving the future of crop production
By Louis Strydom Marketing Director, OmniaFrom AI-driven analytics to satellite imagery, advances in technology are transforming how the agriculture industry monitors and manages crop...
Mozambican Farmers See Potential in GM Maize
After one of the strongest El Niño seasons on record brought drought and failed harvests to Mozambique last year, farmers have been finding hope...
East Africa Bets on Youth Innovation to Transform Food Systems Sector
The 3-day Expo arrives at a pivotal moment for East Africa’s food economy as a part of a growing regional and continental momentum focused...
How 25 rural women farmers cracked SA’s retail supply chain to supply supermarkets, schools...
Mpumalanga –: Rural female farmers who once struggled to access formal markets are now supplying fresh produce to major South African retailers, schools and...
How good lubrication can help farmers stretch their budgets
Both crop and livestock farmers employ a wide range of vehicles on their farms. From the faithful, hard-working farm bakkie to more specialised equipment...
Agriculture on the mend after three consecutive quarters of positive GDP growth in 2025
By Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist, FNB CommercialSouth Africa’s agriculture sector is set for a complete rebound in GDP for 2025 after posting sharp...
Asset Bridge Capital Announces New Lease-to-Own Solution to Support South Africa’s Underserved Farmers and...
Asset Bridge Capital has announced a scalable lease-to-own financing solution aimed at addressing one of the biggest barriers facing South Africa’s small and mid-sized...
Drones Prove Most Effective for Livestock Methane Measurement Across Africa, New Study
A new study by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) has demonstrated that drones equipped with methane sensors can reliably measure greenhouse-gas emissions from...