From lab to soil: How biostimulants are changing the game in SA farming
With producers under mounting pressure from climate change and soil degradation, biostimulants are fast emerging as a vital part of South Africa’s agricultural future....
Farmers Battle Rising Human–Elephant Conflict Near South Africa’s Protected Areas
South Africa’s 21 national parks have, since the establishment of the first national park (Kruger National Park) in 1962, been known and revered for...
Empowering resilience: Corteva’s drive for climate-smart farming
As South Africa confronts the realities of a changing climate through erratic rainfall, rising temperatures and increasing water scarcity the agricultural sector faces unprecedented...
Second Coffee Origins Trip to Examine Ethiopia’s Arabica Landscapes Through a Research-Focused Lens
Addis Ababa — A second edition of the Coffee Origins Trip (COT 2) will take place from 7–12 December, bringing international coffee professionals into...
The three technological trends driving the future of crop production
By Louis Strydom Marketing Director, Omnia
From AI-driven analytics to satellite imagery, advances in technology are transforming how the agriculture industry monitors and manages crop...
GEA sees new potential in dairy breeding as CattleEye data supports genetic approaches to...
A joint research project by the US based Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) and the University of Minnesota (UMN) presented new findings on...
How 25 rural women farmers cracked SA’s retail supply chain to supply supermarkets, schools...
Mpumalanga –: Rural female farmers who once struggled to access formal markets are now supplying fresh produce to major South African retailers, schools and...
Bridging genetics and productivity with advanced herbal formulations
Reproductive health in poultry—particularly layers and breeders—is the cornerstone of successful commercial poultry production. Optimal egg production, fertility, hatchability, and eggshell quality are all...
Fighting Over Farm Boundaries: A Deep-Rooted Challenge for Africa’s Smallholder Farmers
A silent crisis is unfolding in rural Africa, where farm boundary disputes are tearing families apart, claiming lives, and destroying livelihoods. When parents pass...
Veterinarians’ Role in Community Outreach for Better Animal Health
Vets are not only animal doctors, but they are vital in terms of the health status of pets, livestock, and even wildlife within a...