Smarter water starts here: Irrigation Association rolls out tools + expert advice for 2026
The Irrigation Association will recognize July as Smart Irrigation Month, its annual initiative to promote efficient irrigation practices and help industry professionals share...
Grain SA calls out 5 missed facts in ITAC wheat tariff decision
Decision threatens producer confidence, quality wheat production and South Africa’s food security
Grain SA says the recent wheat tariff decision should not be viewed only...
Spot it. Stop it. Corteva urges early action on herbicide resistance
As herbicide resistance continues to increase globally, South African farmers are under growing pressure to identify potential resistance in advance. According to Corteva Agriscience,...
Beyond the packhouse – how tariffs and macroeconomic shocks are redrawing the risk map...
By Dirk Schlebusch, Financial Manager at Programmed Process Outsourcing (PPO)
South African agriculture has always required a high tolerance for volatility. Yet, the systemic shocks...
Standard Bank Group puts R3.45bn behind Africa’s sustainable farming shift
Standard Bank Group mobilised R3.45 billion for climate‑smart agriculture in the last year, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable food systems, climate resilience and inclusive...
Food processing meets reliable power: FPT & Green Power Systems in Algeria’s dairy sector
FPT and its distributors Bimotor and Avoni Industrial joined Green Power Systems to power one of North Africa’s largest agro-industrial projects, set to revolutionize...
Battling Drought: How Drip-Irrigation Is Helping Farmers Thrive Amid Water Scarcity
As droughts and water shortages reach unprecedented levels across the globe, farmers are increasingly turning to micro-irrigation solutions to safeguard their crops. In Europe, for example,...
Agricultural AI Market Projected at $20.8 Billion by 2033
According to our Growth Market Report, the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Agriculture market size reached USD 2.7 billion in 2025. The market is experiencing robust growth,...
West African farmers gain access to dozens of high-yielding, climate-smart vegetable varieties
Jute mallow trials at WorldVeg in Benin. Pic by Neil Palmer (for the Crop Trust).
Smallholder farmers across West Africa are set to benefit from...
Mauritius Competition Commission initiates market study in the poultry sector
By Heather Irvine, Partner, Chetan Ancharaz, Associate, and Nazeera Mia, Knowledge and Learning Lawyer, Bowmans
The Mauritius Competition Commission (Commission) has launched a formal market...