Meat prices push up grocery bills
By: Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist, FNB Commercial
Meat was the biggest driver of food inflation after surging to a 25-month high of 6.6% y/y...
How Technology and Finance Can Unlock Africa’s Agricultural Potential
By Humphrey Nxumalo, Head of Programmes, Solidaridad Southern Africa
Across Africa, smallholder farmers sit at the heart of the continent’s food systems, yet many remain...
Heritage, Wool and Excellence: A Gathering of Merino Breeders at NAMPO Cape 2025
After a three-year absence, Merino SA is delighted to announce the return of the BKB Merino Classic and the launch of the BKB National...
Swedfund invests USD 10 million to support MSME lending in East and Southern Africa
Swedfund, Sweden’s development finance institution, has signed a USD 10 million loan to Platcorp Holdings Limited to support lending to micro, small, and medium-sized...
Opportunity International Agriculture Finance Programming Celebrates $500 Million Invested in Smallholder Agriculture in Sub...
Opportunity International, a global leader dedicated to mobilizing capital for those living in extreme poverty and advancing economic and community development, has achieved a...
IFAD will advocate for investments in food systems transformation to reduce food insecurity and...
As the international community prepares for the UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Addis...
A practical partner: B.E.D.’s sustained support of farmers and agri sector skills in South...
Bolt and Engineering Distributors Group (B.E.D.) is proud to celebrate 33 years of exhibiting at NAMPO, South Africa’s flagship agricultural event. This milestone underscores...
Achieving organic growth depends of positive policy
Leading organic certification body, OF&G (Organic Farmers & Growers) has highlighted a sharp decline in organic enquiries since the closure of Sustainable Farming Incentive...
AGRA Launches Africa Digital Crop Variety Catalogue to Revolutionize Access to Improved Seeds -A...
AGRA has announced the launch of the Africa Digital Crop Variety Catalogue, a transformative digital platform, developed in partnership with Ministries of Agriculture, the...
How Cashew Project is Promoting Sustainable Agribusinesses Among Burkina Faso Women and Youth Farmers
A transformative cashew initiative in Burkina Faso is equipping women and youth farmers with the tools, skills and resources to run sustainable agribusinesses. Through...