Nigeria sensitises agro-dealers against proliferation of fake agricultural inputs
The federal government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its determination in curtailing the rampant spread of fake agricultural inputs in the country, which are causing...
Unknown disease kills cattle in Mozambique
An unknown disease is decimating cattle in Moamba, to the consternation of the more than 3,000 breeders in that part of Maputo province, Mozambique.
The...
The Arab Water Council and Partners Convene the Environment & Development Forum 2022
To be convened by the Arab Water Council under the patronage of the Government of Egypt Presidency of Climate Change COP27, the Ministry of...
Torrential rains hit Cote d’Ivoire
The torrential rains of June 21 were the heaviest recorded since the beginning of the rainy season in the country, with nearly 200 mm...
Ecological farming a boon for African farmers: new study
An international team of scientists has found that eco-friendly practices such as growing a range of crops, including legumes such as beans or pigeon...
Standby power will always be a need in South Africa
While companies are becoming more aware of alternative standby power options, owing to the global call to reduce carbon emissions to combat climate change, demand for generators is...
SKF Food-grade bearing sets high standards in hygienic design
A new ball bearing from SKF, with food-grade grease and an integral seal, requires no relubrication – which helps maintain both machine performance and...
Grain SA and ALFA collaborate for an Expo like no other
After extensive discussions, Grain SA and ALFA decided in 2019 already to join hands and present a new agricultural expo, however, COVID-19 placed plans...
Rainforest Alliance introduces insect rearing project to Kenyan farmers
An international Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Rainforest Alliance, has embarked on a programme of popularizing insect rearing as a new lifeline and source of income...
Mauritius, India to collaborate with others for food security
The governments of India and Mauritius have agreed that both countries will collaborate more closely with other countries on food security. Maneesh Gobin, Mauritius'...