Cambridge Researchers Developing Self-Fertilizing Crops for Africa
A Cambridge University-led project to develop self-fertilizing crops for African farmers has become the latest grantee of Bill & Melinda Gates Agricultural Innovations (Gates Ag One).
The...
AATB Program Hosts Series of Bilateral Trade Business to Business Meetings in Casablanca
The Arab-Africa Trade Bridges (AATB) Program, a multi-donor, multi-country, and multi-organizations program organized the 3rd Arab African Buyers/Sellers Meeting on Agri-food and Derivative Products...
SA farmer fined R1.5m for constructing illegal dam
South Africa’s Department of Water and Sanitation continues to tighten its firm hand on illegal water use. Another Estcourt farmer in KwaZulu-Natal was made...
Private sector contributions can enable land restitution beneficiaries to transform rural economies
Land Reform – The private sector can play a significant role in land reform efforts aimed at alleviating deepening levels of poverty among rural...
The Risks and Consequences of Smallholders’ “Excess Protection”
By: Dr. Nimrod Israely
"Poverty is limited by zero income, Prosperity by none.”
Some social and business systems work improperly because those who lead them care...
Zambeef scaling up local support to boost economy
Zambeef Products Plc has continued on its mission to revamp its retail division, as part of the company’s continued efforts to expand its product...
Southern Province Minister highlights Zambeef’s impact on livestock sector growth
Southern Province Minister Cornelius Mweetwa has expressed optimism that Zambeef’s heightened involvement in the livestock sector, will help boost the vital industry and raise...
Deals worth Sh3.1Bn expected to be struck at the 6th Edition of Africa Agri...
Over 100 investors and potential business leads in the agriculture value chains from 35+ countries, are keen on setting up businesses and distribution set-ups...
IFAD and African Development Bank are on a mission to boost agricultural productivity in...
As food security for millions of Africans continues to be impacted by rising food and fuel prices further compounded by threats of a debt...
A further rate hike dampens agri-outlook in the already volatile operating conditions
Although the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) continued its tightening cycle, this time the hike was slower than expected at 25 basis points which...