Technology and stewardship: one cannot exist without the other
Agriculture is an industry that relies on limited, shared resources, which means that farmers are by definition stewards who can never lose sight of...
Empowering a new generation of urban gardeners with creative solutions
Once dismissed as an activity for retirees, gardening is now becoming one of the coolest trends among millennials and Gen Z. The art of...
Imaging Technology for Precision Agriculture Market Advancing Crop Monitoring and Yield Optimization
The integration of imaging technology in precision agriculture is revolutionizing modern farming by providing high-resolution data for crop monitoring and resource management. As global...
Africa has an opportunity to deliver on Net-Zero Agriculture
As the world grapples with climate change, Africa faces the pressing task of achieving net-zero agriculture. The continent must confront extreme weather events threatening...
Beyond Awareness: Making Water Conservation Education Actionable
As we mark another National Water Week against the backdrop of worsening water shortages across South Africa, we must confront the uncomfortable truth: despite...
Investing in local food systems boosts nutrition and economic growth, advocates IFAD at Nutrition...
Investing in small-scale agriculture and local food systems is one of the most impactful ways of tackling malnutrition and food insecurity, bringing lasting benefits...
Integrated crop production: Smart technologies at Agritechnica 2025
9 to 15 November 2025 in Hanover, Germany – key theme “Touch Smart Efficiency” – integrated crop production: holistic, sustainable arable farming – expanding...
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,...
Putting farming in the public eye ‘more important than ever’
Farmers across the UK are being encouraged to help foster greater appreciation for their vital role in food production by registering to take part...