Maximising sunflower yield with strategic planting times
Sunflower is a versatile crop that thrives in various climates and soil types, and which is known for its high yield and adaptability. While...
Inaugural Africa Plant Health Systems Forum highlights strength of partnerships for greater sustainable food...
The inaugural African Plant Health Systems Forum has highlighted the strength of partnerships and knowledge-driven solutions towards greater sustainable food security for a growing...
Weakened La Niña forecast deepens fears of food insecurity in Southern Africa after El...
Hopes for much-needed rain in southern Africa are fading as forecasts for La Niña weaken, casting doubt on relief for the region following last...
Food inflation steadies at 40.1% y-y in September 2024, but monthly pressures remain.
A further breather for consumers as South Africa’s headline inflation shaved off two‑percentage points from the August print and decelerated further to 3.8% y/y...
Agrico and Nedbank join forces to provide innovative funding solutions for producers
We are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with Nedbank Commercial Banking, to offer you enhanced financing options for your new centre-pivot irrigation...
Gallo Implements Laser Bird Deterrent Technology for Sustainable Agriculture
E. & J. Gallo Winery, a leader in sustainable practices in viticulture, has taken another step toward innovation with the adoption of a bird...
Strengthening plant health system can reduce crop losses from climate change-induced invasive pests in...
A new study by the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI) published late last month in the CABI Agriculture and Bioscience journal has...
McKinsey’s 2024 Global Farmers Survey: New yield increasing products, agtech, and sustainable practices lay...
New research released by McKinsey & Company (McKinsey) reveals that global farmers are eyeing sustainable practices, innovative technology implementation, and new yield increasing products...
Forging her own future in the poultry industry
By Lisa WitepskiFarming is known to be a difficult industry, but emerging farmers typically face greater challenges than their established counterparts, with red tape...
Urban Agriculture and Compost: Revitalising Degraded Urban Soils
Soil degradation remains a major factor causing Africa’s food insecurity and ecological instability. Overgrazing and unsustainable farming practices can rob the land of nutrients,...