Farmers’ dread of water shortage in Egypt.
Abu Kassem, an heir to Makhluf Abu Kassem’s
agricultural land in the far end of Egypt’s Fayoum oasis looks out what’s left
of his...
Brace Yourself: Fire Season Is Here!
If you live in the northern parts of South Africa, wildfires are probably already on your radar. And if they're not, they should be.
SafeQuip,...
Social media: a new channel to talk about agriculture
Hundreds of them exist already and they are changing communication in agriculture. Young agro-influencers showcase life and work in the fields on major social...
Why choose plastic agricultural bins
What are plastic agricultural bins?
For decades wooden crates and boxes have been the standard for fruit, vegetable, and other food-grade applications. As times have...
From Wheat and Corn to Horticultural Crops – Less Water, Minimal if Any Chemical...
Fertilizer prices are up. And climate change has resulted in higher temperatures and less rainfall in many parts of the world. In high-income countries,...
Opinion piece: When farms burn
Theo de Jager
In a blink of an eye disasters can destroy family farms that have been established for generations. Hail storms, drought, floods, intense...
Kagiso Trust Awards R3 Million to SPAR’s Rural Hub Farmers, Strengthening Rural Farming and...
Kagiso Trust, through its Tyala Impact Fund, has made a significant impact on rural farming communities by awarding R300,000 each to 10 rural hub...
5 Surprising Environmental Benefits of Mulching in Agriculture
Mulching is far from a new practice, but its benefits are easy to overlook. While to some, applying another layer of material to the...
Southern Oil pioneers waste reduction through repurposing canola seed byproduct into nutrient-rich animal feed.
Southern Oil (SOILL), Africa’s largest producer of canola oil, has taken an innovative approach to waste reduction by utilising the byproduct from canola oil...
Can Water Help Africa Reach Net Zero?
Human activity is substantially increasing carbon levels. NASA's regular Carbon Dioxide measurements show an alarmingly upward trajectory. Its researchers estimate that modern civilisation has...