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...
Risk-averse strategies won’t weather the trade storm
Admir advises SMEs that a risk-averse mindset won’t ensure business survival in volatile markets; rather, global and regional market expertise and experience are key...
Digging into the past to grow tomorrow: How young people are reshaping and redefining...
Youth in agronomy: A key to South Africa’s food security and economic resilience
Youth investment in agriculture is critical to ensuring South Africa’s food security...
How biometrics and video surveillance are transforming agriculture
By Barry Venter, Nashua CEO
With around 32,000 commercial farms in South Africa, agriculture is a cornerstone of the economy. Yet this business isn’t for...
IFAD calls for inclusive investments and an increase in South-South cooperation to better transform...
The UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) played a prominent role at the II Brazil-Africa Dialogue on Food Security, Fight Against Hunger and...
Upswing in confidence and production conditions lifts agriculture machinery sales from the doldrums.
After a wobbly start to the 2024/25 summer crop season with delayed rains despite the La Niña forecasts, production improved significantly as the season...
Africa’s pastoralists hold the key to sustainable livestock and environmental balance
Across Africa, pastoralists and livestock keepers sustain herding systems which are closely bound up with our landscapes and crucial to nationwide food security, economic...
Strengthening Local Food Systems Through Urban Farming and Food Diversity
South Africa’s National Development Plan (NDP) 2030 envisions eliminating poverty and reducing inequality, with economic growth and employment at its core. Among its initiatives,...
Branding vs. Marketing: Why Knowing the Difference Could Be the Key to Sustainable Business...
In a world where attention spans are short and digital content is everywhere, businesses are under increasing pressure to communicate clearly and connect meaningfully....