IFAD and the Philippines launch new project to boost rural livelihoods and protect ecosystems
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Republic of the Philippines launched a new project to support rural communities, particularly those in...
Back to the future: reviving sorghum in South Africa
Sorghum is an ancient grain. Originally domesticated in Africa, it has been a staple in diets across Asia, Africa, and India for thousands of...
South Africa’s Obesity Crisis: What the New Adult Treatment Guideline Means for 1 in...
On World Obesity Day 2026, under the global theme “8 Billion Reasons to Act on Obesity,” the Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN) South Africa...
Rooibos farming paves way for biodiversity conservation
South Africa is experiencing significant biodiversity loss, primarily due to habitat degradation. Between 1990 and 2018, the country lost approximately 0.12% of its natural...
Digging deeper : unearthing the secrets to preparing soil the smart way
Before seeds can take root, the soil must be ready - from ancient fields to modern farms, this truth has been passed down over...
Overcoming Three Energy Hurdles Threatening SA Farms
“South African farmers are facing some of the toughest operating conditions in the world,” says Richard Flamand, Country Lead at Candi Solar. “Our interactions...
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...
To measure is the only way to manage nematode pressure
Nematode testing is a way of life at Aqua Farming near Christiana in North West. “It’s not a question of whether we will have...
Alvaro Lario: “Without family farming, we would not have eaten today”
More than 150 representatives from all five continents have gathered in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Euskadi, Spain to discuss the future of family farming, which provides food...
The ethics of branding: a critical tool for security, traceability, and animal welfare
By Greg Talbot, CEO, Tal-Tec
Branding livestock has been an essential practice in South Africa and the world for over 6,000 years. Serving as a...