Breaking the HIV bottleneck: Why sub-Saharan Africa must lead the way
African nations must build their own research capacity, rather than relying solely on Western institutions and donors.
Africa remains largely overlooked in HIV...
Irrigation Automation (Control Systems) versus Irrigation Scheduling
Irrigation automation and irrigation scheduling are two different concepts that need to be understood and it’s equally important to understand that irrigation automation is...
IFAD and the Green Climate Fund to boost climate resilience for almost half a...
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in partnership with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) launched the Inclusive Agricultural Value Chains Programme (DEFIS+), that...
Agriculture GDP outperforms after surging by 15.8% q-q in 1Q2025
South Africa’s GDP remained lethargic with an expansion of 0.1% q/q seasonally adjusted (not annualised) but still mildly above market expectations of a contraction....
Bottling Hope: How Qobo Qobo Essential Oils is changing lives in Keiskammahoek
They say essential oils are nature’s bottled whispers. At Keiskammahoek’s Qobo Qobo Essential Oils, an hour away from East London, those whispers are telling...
New Holland boosts performance with header and harvester evolution
New Holland CX and TC straw walker combines, plus compatible headers, are all updated for 2026 to make set-up easier and harvest more productive.Varifeed™ header...
Saai deeply concerned about livestock disease outbreaks
The outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in KwaZulu-Natal, and its subsequent spread to some of the largest feedlots in South Africa, is a disaster...
Groundbreaking study gives frogs and reptiles indigenous names
· Researchers have created a comprehensive list of indigenous names for frogs and reptiles in order to promote inclusive conservation
· People are...
John Deere Acquires Sentera to Integrate Aerial Field Scouting
John Deere announced today the acquisition of Sentera, a leading provider of remote imagery solutions for agriculture headquartered in St. Paul, Minn. This acquisition...
International Livestock Research Institute designated as WOAH’s first collaborating center for One Health
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has officially designated International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) as its first Collaborating Centre for One Health, recognising...