G20 development efforts must include rural communities, says IFAD President
“Home to 80 per cent of the world’s poorest people, the path to a sustainable future runs through rural areas. They remain rich in...
220 New Irrigation Plots Boost Rural Farming with Climate-Smart Solutions
Chisumbanje, Zimbabwe –Nestled in one of Zimbabwe’s most arid agricultural landscapes, Green Fuel is spearheading a remarkable transformation. Through an ambitious and visionary land...
Fresh Produce Partnerships Driving Market Access and Consumer Engagement
The 6th anniversary of the Evergreens Kempton Park store this weekend (25-26 July) is more than just a retail milestone — it highlights the...
Meat prices push up grocery bills
By: Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist, FNB Commercial
Meat was the biggest driver of food inflation after surging to a 25-month high of 6.6% y/y...
Mandela Day 2025: Giving Back To One Of Thembisa’s Oldest Schools
Community members and volunteers from Xylem Watermark gathered to repair water facilities and clean classrooms at Welamlambo Primary School.
Xylem Africa and volunteers from Xylem's...
How Technology and Finance Can Unlock Africa’s Agricultural Potential
By Humphrey Nxumalo, Head of Programmes, Solidaridad Southern Africa
Across Africa, smallholder farmers sit at the heart of the continent’s food systems, yet many remain...
Heritage, Wool and Excellence: A Gathering of Merino Breeders at NAMPO Cape 2025
After a three-year absence, Merino SA is delighted to announce the return of the BKB Merino Classic and the launch of the BKB National...
Communities Favour Wildlife Friendly Conservation over Trophy Hunting in South Africa – New Study
23rd July 2025 - A groundbreaking new study from World Animal Protection reveals that the vast majority of community members living near Kruger National Park in...
Investing in rural economies can alleviate impact of high food prices on the world’s...
With high food prices affecting people around the world, especially in low-income countries, Alvaro Lario, President of the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development...
IFAD will advocate for investments in food systems transformation to reduce food insecurity and...
As the international community prepares for the UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Addis...