The 2026 food crisis: Governments at risk as 318M people face crisis-level hunger across...
Markets may be focused on oil volatility, but a far larger and slower-moving shock is building in global food systems. According to the latest...
South Africa adopts one health surveillance to tackle rising urban rabies cases, new report
South Africa is strengthening its fight against rabies through a coordinated One Health surveillance approach that integrates human and animal health data, according to...
Africa’s farming shifts as spraying drones enable precision, save labour, and protect crops sustainably
The rapid evolution of agricultural technology is reshaping how farmers manage crops, improve yields, and address labor shortages. Among the most impactful innovations is...
Natural plant extracts show promise as antibiotic alternatives in pig farming, study finds
A new long-term study has found that plant-based compounds derived from herbs such as oregano and rosemary could offer a viable alternative to antibiotics...
Biogénesis Bagó is committed to helping South Africa combat foot-and-mouth disease with vaccine supply...
Biogénesis Bagó, an Argentine biotechnology company specialised in animal health and the production of high-potency foot-and-mouth disease vaccines, reaffirms its long-term commitment to supporting...
Turning grain research into real world impact
As a global agricultural science company with deep expertise in plant breeding and crop innovation, Corteva Agriscience continues to invest in technologies that strengthen...
Deep Science Ventures and Renaissance Philanthropy Unveil Ways to Scale Prime Resilience Technologies in...
Deep Science Ventures (DSV), a UK-based deeptech venture creator, and Renaissance Philanthropy, a nonprofit fueling a 21st century renaissance by increasing the ambition of...
Translating grain research into practical benefits
As a global agricultural science company with deep expertise in plant breeding and crop innovation, Corteva Agriscience continues to invest in technologies that strengthen...
Applications for the 2026 Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant are officially open
The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant will open its 2026 call for applications on 23 March 2026, inviting early-career African scientists to submit research...
Leaflines, based in Bathurst, transforms pineapple leaves into reusable sanitary products
From Bathurst, the home of the Big Pineapple, washable hygiene products producer Leafline is revolutionarising the industry by turning pineapple leaves into reusable, biodegradable,...