SA’s grain producers struggle amidst severe drought and heat waves
South Africa is facing a severe drought crisis exacerbated by extreme heat waves, leaving the nation's grain producers reeling under immense pressure. The scorching...
Solving Food Waste with Insects and the Circular Economy of Insect Farming
by Mr. Ankit Alok Bagaria, Co-Founder of Loopworm
Solving food waste requires a multifaceted approach that addresses behavioural, economic, logistical, and regulatory challenges. By implementing...
Enhancing Farm Security: New Technology in Farm Access Control and Monitoring Systems
By Zablon Oyugi
Normally, stealing or burgle has always been heard to occur in houses at residential areas but recently this crime also takes place...
Dragon Fruit Market: Navigating the Future
The global dragon fruit market is projected to witness significant growth, increasing from a value of US$ 507.3 million in 2023 to US$ 973.6...
Biochar – Low-Cost Method to Improve Agricultural Output and Sequester Carbon
Farmers around the world are looking for low- or no-cost materials to increase agricultural output and reduce the use of fertilizers derived from fossil...
Agrochemicals Market Surges: Transforming Agriculture Dynamics Worldwide
The global agrochemicals market has witnessed steady growth over the past decade, driven by factors like population growth, reduced arable land, and demand for...
The Impoverished Rural Community That Changed Its Nation History
WHAT’S WRONG WITH THOSE FARMERS?
This story could only happen many years ago in a faraway land.
I bring it here for you as it...
Op-ed: A Deeper Insight into Nutrition – Sensitive Agriculture
The concept of nutrition-sensitive agriculture is not new, but it has gained renewed attention in recent years as a promising approach to addressing the...
The State of Smallholder Farmers in Southern Africa
In Southern Africa, the agricultural landscape is dotted with smallholder farmers, individuals tilling less than 10 hectares of land, striving to make a living...
BKT outlines the 10 macro-trends that will shape agriculture in 2024
Historically speaking, there are many factors that have had an influence on the agricultural sector: first and foremost, climate instability, geopolitical crises falling on...