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...
Chain reaction – 5 common chain mistakes you didn’t know you were making
A chainsaw is only as good as its chain, yet many users unknowingly make mistakes that compromise performance, safety, and efficiency. “Oversights, in how...
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),...
Tariff concerns – cautious reaction to interest rates
Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist, FNB CommercialToday’s SARB interest rate decision will be cautiously reacted to by the agricultural sector amid the looming deadline...
Bayer submits registration applications for novel herbicide in four major markets
Bayer advances its blockbuster pipeline submitting registration applications for icafolin-methyl in the European Union, following completed applications in Brazil, United States and Canada, the...
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...
Advanced Mobil™ grease solutions maximise equipment life and industrial efficiency
The globally trusted Mobil™ range of high-performance greases, available from AG Lubricants (African Group Lubricants), delivers industry-leading lubrication technology to diverse sectors across South...
Saai Rejects Regulations for Alternative Proteins
It is arrogant of the Department of Agriculture to instruct farmers to welcome their outrageous regulations on the use of meat-related names for plant-based...
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...
Bühler marks Women’s Day 2025 with women who power progress
As South Africa observes Women’s Day on 9 August 2025, under the global call for ‘Generation Equality’, Bühler proudly recognises the women helping to...