The importance of shifting from crisis response to resilience in agricultural biosecurity
Agriculture has always lived with biological risk, but the scale and frequency of recent outbreaks have changed the way the sector needs to think...
Cross-border planning is now more important than ever for farming families
For many of South Africa’s farming families today, resilience is not only about land, yields and market access; it’s dependent on how well they...
Kenya unlocks private capital for smallholder farmers with KES 276m agri-securitisation deal
Kaleidofin, IDH Farmfit Fund and Apollo Agriculture announce landmark local currency transaction to strengthen smallholder farmer finance in Kenya
Fintech platform, Kaleidofin , has closed...
South African grapefruit growers target Europe after breakthrough season
SummerStar Ruby Grapefruit growers have officially launched the 2026 European summer campaign, expanding into new European markets — France and the Netherlands — and...
Corteva Agriscience Warns Farmers on Herbicide Resistance: “Change It or Choose It”
Herbicide resistance is a growing challenge that directly affects farm productivity, input costs and long-term sustainability. This reality was brought into sharp focus during...
Opinion Piece: Breathalysers as crisis prevention tools in safety-sensitive workplaces
Managing Director at ALCO-Safe
In safety-sensitive environments, one wrong decision can have serious consequences. Alcohol testing is not just a compliance requirement; it’s a critical...
Conservation hero David Attenborough marks 100 years with soaring tributes
Sir David Attenborough, internationally beloved environmental and conservation advocate, marks his 100th birthday on the 8th of May this year. An iconic naturalist and...
A further fuel hike, though modest still threatens agriculture profitability
By Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist, FNB Commercial
Although much slower than the April hike of just over R7/l for two grades of diesel (50ppm...
Corteva Agriscience strengthening farm resilience in a global market
Corteva Agriscience positions South African agriculture within an increasingly competitive global marketplace, where success is defined not only by yield but by consistency, quality...
How Artificial Intelligence Is Helping West African Farmers Stay Ahead of Unpredictable Rains
When Timing Goes Wrong
It is early morning in Douala, Cameroon. A smallholder farmer looks up at a sky that offers no clear answer. He...