Netafim at 60 : A Drip of Precision
Since its invention 60 years ago, drip irrigation is more relevant than ever . Netafim encourages farmers in the region to increasingly adopt this...
Potatoes bred at The James Hutton Institute will help to battle a major pest...
Scientists from The James Hutton Institute have introduced two new potato varieties to Kenya, which are now included in Kenya's National Variety List.The project...
Alternative drive solutions: Challenge and opportunity for agricultural machinery dealers
As agriculture transitions to low-emission technologies, Agritechnica 2025 will spotlight tractors and machinery powered by alternative fuels and electric drives. This shift presents both...
Bühler and SACB showcase power of strategic partnerships at 87th AGM
Strategic collaboration between technology providers and industry associations remains central to building a sustainable food processing sector. This was evident at the 87th Annual...
Empowering Africa’s Smallholders Toward a Sustainable and Profitable Future with Industrial Hemp
In a world facing unprecedented climate challenges and the pressing need for sustainable development, a Hemp revolution is taking place across Africa. The global...
Pirbright and GALVmed partner to develop safer Rift Valley fever vaccine
The Pirbright Institute, through the Centre for Veterinary Vaccine Innovation and Manufacturing (CVIM), has entered into a new agreement with GALVmed to develop and...
Agriculture lessons to be learnt from Clarkson’s Farm
Behind the belly laughs, the hit show highlights some profound lessons for South African farmers & the local agri sectorJeremy Clarkson has enjoyed a...
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...
From Orchard to Table: What Makes South Africa’s SummerStar Ruby Grapefruit a Sustainable Choice
By Barry Landman, Chairman of the Grapefruit Variety Focus Group, Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) of Southern AfricaSummerStar Ruby is a new variety of grapefruit...
Veld fires could push up food prices
Farmers urged to put mitigation measures in placeWith the frequency and severity of veldfires expected to continue increasing in South Africa due to above-average...