How Women Farmers Like Leydah Sekgobela Are Cultivating Change This Women’s Month
When it comes to farming, it doesn’t matter whether your starting small or going all ]out big. More women farmers in South Africa’s rural...
Veld fires could push up food prices
Farmers urged to put mitigation measures in place
With the frequency and severity of veldfires expected to continue increasing in South Africa due to above-average...
The Soil-to-Riches Path: How Farmers Can Capture More Value
By Abdulwasiu Yomi Alimi Co-founder/CEO glofarm
There’s an old saying in agriculture: “The farther you are from the soil, the richer you become; the closer you...
Growing Upward: The Rise of Vertical Gardens in Africa’s Urban Nooks
By : Jane Marsh
The amount of arable land in Africa is quickly diminishing, contributing to food scarcity and adversely affecting people’s quality of life....
AutoTrader reports robust July sales growth as practical used cars rise in popularity
Buyer preferences continue to evolve, blending affordability with reliability in South Africa’s used vehicle market.
The South African used car industry is growing from strength...
Much Cooler: The Future of Off-Grid Post-Harvest Cooling
The Post-Harvest Challenge
Across Africa, millions of farmers lose a significant portion of their harvests, not in the field but after harvest. Fresh food such...
Empowering African Plant Protection Agencies to Combat Devastating Potato Pest
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is empowering National Plant Protection Organizations in Africa to effectively detect and manage Potato Cyst Nematodes (PCN),...
Time to accelerate the agrifood systems transformation
The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, called for bold action, scaled-up investment, and stronger partnerships...
Turning Locust Plagues Into Protein Goldmines — How African Farmers Are Harvesting Insects for...
Locusts are notoriously destructive, making them an unwelcome sight on any farm. However, many farmers have changed their tune on these multi-legged invaders as...
Togo Taps Regional Hub in promoting soil health and boosting farm productivity
Togo’s farmers struggle with poor soils and declining yields. The reason: low awareness of nutrients status of soils and inefficient fertilizer use.
A regional initiative...