IFAD’s Impact Report 2023: Supporting 8 million rural people through sustainable bonds
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is set to impact the lives of over 8.1 million people in the world’s most vulnerable farming...
UNHCR provides critical assistance to Malawi nationals and refugees amid crippling drought
Last month refugees at Dzaleka, in Malawi, received funds that will help them prepare for the new agriculture season following one of the most...
Advanced, flexible belting enhances efficiencies in agriculture
BMG’s Agricultural division has extended its portfolio of belting to include newly launched specialised Gates belting, which is manufactured from advanced materials, designed to...
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...
Biochar – Low-Cost Method to Sequester Carbon, Reduce Chemical Inputs and Improve Soil Health
Farmers around the world are looking for low- or no-cost materials to increase agricultural output and reduce the use of fertilizers derived from fossil...
ERG’s COMIDE Entity Supports Agricultural Development with Fertilizers and Seeds
La Congolaise des Mines et de Développement SARL (“COMIDE”), an entity of Eurasian Resources Group in Africa , distributed agricultural inputs to local communities...
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....
Solidaridad to present on strengthening Agri-food systems at COP29 in Azerbaijan
Solidaridad, in partnership with TrustAfrica, the World Resources Institute (WRI), and the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Partnership, will host a pivotal session at COP29...
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...