Macadamia Market on the Rise: Stronger Demand Drives Price Increases for 2025 Harvest
The global macadamia industry continues its upward trajectory, with ongoing price increases marking a move towards stability in the industry. Strategic marketing efforts have...
Experts call for increased investment in women’s leadership and resources to strengthen African agrifood...
Women play pivotal roles in food systems as producers, workers, processors, distributors, traders, and consumers. They contribute significantly to the food and nutritional security...
Conservation Agriculture in Malawi Boosts Soil Carbon Storage
A new study in Malawi’s Mzimba district has found that conservation agriculture (CA) can significantly improve soil organic carbon (SOC) levels by up to...
A sign of resilience as agriculture GDP posts a strong rebound of 17.2% in...
As widely expected for an upward adjustment to the country’s agriculture GDP, today’s update did not disappoint with sector performance lifting 17.2% quarter-on-quarter (q/q)...
Why Drip Irrigation is the Key to Water Conservation in Arid Regions
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is witnessing significant growth in the drip irrigation systems market. This growth is primarily driven by...
Women Farmers Lead a New Era in SA Agriculture on International Women’s Day
As The SPAR Group prioritises food security, a new generation of women farmers is stepping up, breaking barriers, and transforming the agricultural landscape. These...
China Holds Key to South Africa’s Agricultural Export Growth
South Africa must prioritize China in its efforts to boost agricultural exports, despite limited current access to the vast Chinese market, according to Wandile...
Drought-Resistant Crops and Smart Irrigation
Many common African crops have drought-tolerant qualities, which is ideal as water scarcity persists throughout the continent. The resilient varieties allow smallholders to remain...
Livestock Identification and Animal Traceability in Africa
Livestock identification refers to the process of marking or tagging animals to distinguish them individually or as part of a group. It helps track,...
Reliable Metal Detection in Poultry Production
Detecting metal in poultry products is a major challenge due to their high conductivity, often resulting in false rejects and product loss. As a...