Why Are Pomegranates Special?
By Kaitlyn Waring HAF Volunteer
As pomegranate month comes to a close, it is an important time to recognize the significance that the fruit holds...
Back to the future: reviving sorghum in South Africa
Sorghum is an ancient grain. Originally domesticated in Africa, it has been a staple in diets across Asia, Africa, and India for thousands of...
COP29: FAO calls for investment in agrifood systems to tackle the climate crisis
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has called for increased investment in agrifood systems is essential to address the climate...
Enough to Make You Sick: Food-Illness Epidemic in South Africa spotlights Need for Change
Everybody wants to eat the hotdog, but nobody wants to know how the sausage gets made. In recent weeks food-safety standards in South Africa...
PepsiCo South Africa Expands Potato Chips Production Plant with R746 Million Investment Creating More...
This will create 100 more jobs in our community and position the company to meet the growing appetite for snack foods in Southern Africa....
Guava Puree Market Unlocking the Flavor Revolution in the Global Food & Beverage Industry
The global food and beverage industry has witnessed a surge in demand for exotic fruit-based products, with guava puree emerging as a key player...
Minimising calving difficulty in beef cattle
Calving difficulty, or dystocia, poses significant challenges for cattle producers, leading to increased calf losses, cow mortality, veterinary expenses, and labour costs, as well...
Reduce Antibiotic use in farmed animals urges World Animal Protection
World Animal Protection is calling on livestock farmers to take urgent action to reduce the overuse of antibiotics in animal agriculture, a key driver...
To Mark World Diabetes Day, St. George’s University School of Medicine Offers Tips on...
To mark World Diabetes Day on November 14, St. George’s University (SGU), School of Medicine in Grenada, in the West Indies is helping to...
Social media: a new channel to talk about agriculture
Hundreds of them exist already and they are changing communication in agriculture. Young agro-influencers showcase life and work in the fields on major social...