MEST Africa Unveils AgriTech Report Mapping the Trends, Innovators, and Investment Opportunities Shaping the...
The report reveals how local innovators are harnessing mobile technology, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and solar-powered systems to tackle post-harvest...
AGRA, Green Climate Fund Partner to Launch USD 105 million Food Loss Reduction Program...
AGRA has partnered with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to drive climate-resilient and sustainable agriculture driving food loss reduction across Africa. The approval of...
AGRA, FOLU Champion Solutions to Desertification and Drought at 2nd Regenerative Agriculture Conference in...
AGRA in partnership with FOLU hosted the 2nd Regenerative Agriculture Conference focused on offering solutions to combat land degradation, restore soil health, increase biodiversity...
‘Tough but rewarding’: South African para-vets embrace the opportunity to work for themselves
South Africans will find it increasingly easier to access animal healthcare now that para-veterinary professionals (para-vets) are legally able to open their own practices...
Moving Commodities, Creating Value: MSC’s Role in Africa’s Cocoa Supply Chain
Cocoa remains one of Africa’s most traded and valuable agricultural commodities, sustaining millions of farmers and keeping global supply chains running. Côte d’Ivoire and...
Strengthening Local Food Systems Through Urban Farming and Food Diversity
South Africa’s National Development Plan (NDP) 2030 envisions eliminating poverty and reducing inequality, with economic growth and employment at its core. Among its initiatives,...
Drought-Resistant Crops and Smart Irrigation
Many common African crops have drought-tolerant qualities, which is ideal as water scarcity persists throughout the continent. The resilient varieties allow smallholders to remain...
Eco-Farming’s New Frontier: Harnessing Insects for Sustainable Agriculture
Every farmer aims to boost yields, but pests often stand in the way. However, bugs once seen solely as crop destroyers are now vital...
An Eye on Invasive Plants: A Living Peril to the Cape Floral Kingdom
Africa is one of the most biodiverse continents and South Africa is home to the Cape Floral Kingdom - by incredible margins being both...
Eastern Cape hosts Agroecology Awareness Day to shape food systems’ future
Seriti Institute is partnering with civil society agroecology networks in the Eastern Cape, the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) and the National Department of Agriculture...