Foskor launches broad-based agricultural education programme
New initiative provides digital access to accredited education programmes at all levels
Foskor, one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of phosphate-based fertilisers, is...
Pirbright and GALVmed partner to develop safer Rift Valley fever vaccine
The Pirbright Institute, through the Centre for Veterinary Vaccine Innovation and Manufacturing (CVIM), has entered into a new agreement with GALVmed to develop and...
How Women Farmers Like Leydah Sekgobela Are Cultivating Change This Women’s Month
When it comes to farming, it doesn’t matter whether your starting small or going all ]out big. More women farmers in South Africa’s rural...
Bühler hosts fourth annual Student Career Expo to inspire future talent
Johannesburg (South Africa) 19 August 2025: Bühler Southern Africa recently hosted its fourth annual Student Career Expo on 8 August 2025, reaffirming its commitment...
Veld fires could push up food prices
Farmers urged to put mitigation measures in place
With the frequency and severity of veldfires expected to continue increasing in South Africa due to above-average...
Industry body in talks to advocate for U.S. tariff relief on Rooibos
In response to the 30% tariff recently implemented by the United States on all South African imports, including Rooibos, the South African Rooibos Council...
AGRA Kenya Advocates for Youth Participation in County Food Systems
Food Systems development agency, AGRA, held a youth-focused side event on the sidelines of the Devolution Conference last week's week in Homa Bay County....
Breaking barriers in agri-science
Dr Margaretha Brand is at the forefront of the changing tide for women in the sector
Despite significant progress toward gender equality, women still make...
Op-Ed: Seriti’s Nursery Establishment Initiative is a Tool to Combat Poverty and Strengthen the...
By : Angelina Makwela and Elizabeth Ralefatane
With a deeply entrenched history of inequality, South Africa continues to grapple with high levels of poverty, food...
Protecting Harvests from Hidden Threats: A Decade of NemAfrica’s Work for Farmers
NemAfrica at 10: How Science is Helping Farmers Beat Potato and Root Pests
NemAfrica, founded to unite experts in nematology research in Africa, is...