Blowfly Watch service returns for 2025
For a second year, Elanco’s free Blowfly Watch service has re-launched to keep farmers informed of the risk of blowfly strike in their local...
Lumpy Skin Disease: A Growing Threat to Africa’s Cattle Industry
Lumpy skin disease (LSD), the infectious, eruptive, occasionally fatal disease continues to cause serious economic losses to many pastoral communities and livestock farmers in...
Asian Water Strategies That African Nations Can Use
Africa and Asia have many things in common. They consist primarily of developing economies that are working to grow while providing services for their...
A sign of resilience as agriculture GDP posts a strong rebound of 17.2% in...
As widely expected for an upward adjustment to the country’s agriculture GDP, today’s update did not disappoint with sector performance lifting 17.2% quarter-on-quarter (q/q)...
CultiWise adds drone-derived maps offering cost savings for farmers
Farmers now have a more reliable overview of their spray maps for fungicide, fertilizers and product growth regulators – even when conventional satellite images...
South Africa’s Agricultural Exports Hit Record High in 2024, Says Economist Wandile Sihlobo
South Africa's agricultural exports reached a record $13.7 billion in 2024, marking a 3% increase from the previous year, according to Wandile Sihlobo, chief...
Young giraffe bull defies the odds: Pioneering surgery offers hope for full recovery
A young giraffe, initially given little chance of survival after a severe leg injury, is now walking with his herd just one week after...
Innovation and sustainability key to solving the food security crisis in Africa
Boasting approximately 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land and climates suited to diverse farming activities, Africa’s agricultural sector holds immense potential to address...
Stop Wasting Time: Smart Fleet Tech Saves Your Harvest
The Heartbeat of African Agriculture
Farming is the lifeblood of Africa. It’s not just a profession—it’s a legacy, a way of life passed down through...
Pratley reflects on a thriving 2024 despite economic climate
Local manufacturer Pratley continues to grow well despite weaker economic conditions last year, comments CEO Andrew Pratley. The company aims to launch at least...