World’s best new start-up’- Emata-completes $2.4 million seed fund raise
Emata - the agricultural finance solution for East African farmers - announces its successful completion of a $2.4 million seed fund raise, comprising $800,000...
Generation Africa Awards US$116,000 to Winners in the 2023 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition hosted...
Two visionary agripreneurs clinched top honours in the fifth annual GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition Finals held at the Africa Food Systems Forum Summit 2023....
Woolworths and WWF South Africa celebrate 15 years of pioneering partnership for sustainable future
In an exciting milestone, Woolworths, a global leader in responsible retailing, and WWF South Africa marked a significant moment of collaboration, reaffirming their steadfast...
Sustainability Initiatives Falling Short for Sugar Cane Farmers in Developing Countries
Sugar cane is considered one of the most valuable agricultural commodities in the world and provides livelihoods for more than 100 million people in...
EU shelves promised ban on caged farming
The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen revealed in her State of the Union speech that the Commission is shelving its unprecedented commitment...
Agrilevante, robotic technologies in the spotlight
The great exhibition of agricultural machinery for the Mediterranean area, scheduled in Bari from 5 to 8 October, will inaugurate the REAL section, entirely...
The Internet of packaging
By Johan du Toit, Strategic Sales Executive for SYSPRO Africa
As consumers, we tend to take packaging for granted, often discarding it without a second...
Winners Announced for Pitch AgriHack 2023: Unleashing Agritech Innovation in Africa
Awarding a total prize pool of USD 45,000, the competition recognized and celebrated the brilliance of young minds that are reshaping the future of...
Veggie Victory: Food Labelling Progress for Plant-Based Products
Major South African plant-based food brand retains its retail status despite opposition by the Red Meat Industry Forum (RMIF). ProVeg welcomes more discussion about...
Zinc is an essential micronutrient in pecan nut tree farming
With close to 35 000 ha of pecan nut trees in South Africa, the industry has witnessed significant growth in recent years, reports the South...