R50 million Agri-blended finance scheme driving the growth of 30 Eastern Cape Agri-businesses
A blended finance scheme aimed at Eastern Cape-based agricultural businesses is driving the growth, competitiveness and productivity of 30 agri-entrepreneurs which have received R50,5...
Unitrans leading innovation in logistics
The supply chain landscape is transforming rapidly, driven by technological advancements, shifting market demands and the growing need for more resilient and sustainable competitive...
Empowering a new generation of urban gardeners with creative solutions
Once dismissed as an activity for retirees, gardening is now becoming one of the coolest trends among millennials and Gen Z. The art of...
Kenya horticulture programme delivers key achievements in global compliance, market access, and climate resilience
The Committee Linking Entrepreneurship-Agriculture-Development (COLEAD) has held a stakeholder workshop to mark the successful conclusion of a five-year special programme created to support Kenya’s...
Nissan Navara Warrior by Premcar sets out to write its own World Record in...
Few days after its official introduction to the South African market, a TopGear SA team of five Nissan Navara Warriors by Premcar have embarked...
AWARD Calls for Applications for 2025 Young Impact Associates Fellowship in Agrifood Systems
The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is calling for applications for the 2025 Young Impact Associates (YIA) in Agrifood Systems Fellowship....
Uganda Introduces High-Yielding, Disease-Resistant Matooke Banana Variety
In a significant advancement for Ugandan agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has officially released NARITA 17 (NAROBAN6), a new...
Export challenges mount as Cape Town port struggles with severe disruptions
Earlier optimism about improved efficiencies at the port of Cape Town has faded as disruptions between late February and early March exposed the inadequacy...
FAO partners with youth-led agritech startup to launch sustainable urban farming project in Kigali
The FAO Rwanda Office has launched its first urban farming demonstration project, advancing sustainable food production in Kigali. Implemented in partnership with Eza Neza,...
Beyond Awareness: Making Water Conservation Education Actionable
As we mark another National Water Week against the backdrop of worsening water shortages across South Africa, we must confront the uncomfortable truth: despite...