Ants and the Pests they Protect
By Johan Gerber for Kannar Earth Science
It is advisable to control ants when they are protecting sucking insects such as mealybug, aphids and scales...
Beyond Beans and Seeds: Regulation through African Export Value Chains
Christopher Burke Senior Advisor, WMC Africa
Coffee, cocoa and sesame are regularly cited as commodities moving from African farms to overseas consumers. The description captures...
Where Water Meets Wellbeing: A Facilitator’s Reflection
By Dikra Touha, HAF Intern
Eleven days. That’s all it took. Eleven days alongside the Master of Science Health in Urban Development cohort from University...
Africa’s Farm AI Needs an Extension Handoff, Not a Standalone Answer
By : Dr Gleb Tsipursky
Africa’s agricultural AI debate is moving quickly from demonstrations to decisions that affect credit, crop management and farm risk. Farmers...
Meet the Woman Shaping the Future of Healthcare — Dr. Aobakwe Segwe
There is a moment before every diagnosis when everything hangs in the balance. A patient waits anxiously for answers, a family hopes for good...
Pneu-Dart: Safer, Smarter Animal Care Through Remote Delivery Solutions
Anyone who has worked cattle knows there are times when traditional handling like kraaling simply isn't the best option.
Whether treating cattle with early signs...
Cultivating Safety: The Role of Sound Agricultural Practices in Sustainable Food Systems
By Luc Henry, Business Area Head of Syngenta South Africa
Food safety and food security are often mentioned together, yet they refer to two distinct...
South Africa’s bioeconomy represents opportunities for women
Tracy Wessels, Group Head Sustainability and Investor Relations
Every day, my role requires me to look at our business through two very different lenses. On...
Time for a Rethink: Health Leaders Say SA’s Food Guidelines Must Tackle Disease +...
South Africa's Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (FBDGs) should be reviewed to reflect the latest scientific evidence and respond to the country's evolving health, nutrition and...
Growing hope: How fruit trees are building climate resilience and prosperity in East Africa
In the rolling landscapes of Kenya's Kiambu and Makueni counties, fruit trees are doing far more than producing harvests. They are restoring degraded landscapes,...