Food inflation steadies at 40.1% y-y in September 2024, but monthly pressures remain.
A further breather for consumers as South Africa’s headline inflation shaved off two‑percentage points from the August print and decelerated further to 3.8% y/y...
Vigilance in containing FMD critical for red meat export growth
By Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist, FNB Commercial
The issue of lapses in biosecurity in livestock production has been on the ascendancy globally in recent...
How IFAD, EU and AU work together to create long-term economic opportunities for Africa’s...
With food insecurity and geopolitical tensions growing and climate change accelerating, Alvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) highlighted IFAD’s...
Bayer Acquires Camelina Assets from Smart Earth Camelina Corp. to Advance Biofuels
Bayer today announced a deal with Canada-based Smart Earth Camelina Corp., whereby Bayer has acquired their camelina germplasm, intellectual property, and materials to expand...
Trends in sowing and cultivation technology
Dr Yves Reckleben, Kiel, Germany
Sowing and cultivation technology is at the heart of modern farming practices. In view of increasing climatic challenges and growing...
From Soil to KOO Baked Beans: The Journey of Small White Beans Taking South...
Beans, including Baked Beans, have quietly become a staple in South African households, ranking as a top-five protein source after poultry, beef and veal,...
New Farmer’s Guide to Loss Prevention: Practical Tips for Disease Control and Sustainable Cattle...
Disease control has a profound impact on the livelihoods of farmers, especially those new to the trade. Even one cow falling ill can have...
Seedling Planters Brings Efficiency and Precision to Planting Process
In the realm of agriculture, where precision and efficiency are paramount for sustainable growth, technological innovations continually play a vital role. Among these innovations,...
Africa Climate Summit – Leaders Seek to Build on Current Solar and Other Success...
African government officials meet this week in Ethiopia for the Africa Climate Summit. The focus is on investment and financing for solar power and...
Democratic Republic of the Congo: two tenders for more than $440 million presented at...
The Agricultural Transformation Programme (ATP) is a major $6.6 billion project intended to ensure rapid structural transformation of the agricultural sector in the Democratic...