Joint vegetable project produces first crop
The joint agricultural vegetable project undertaken by AfriForum, Saai and Thabake Business Enterprise completed its first harvest this week. Cauliflower and broccoli were delivered...
Danish Government launches project to improve grain handling for small-scale farmers in Uganda
Small-scale farmers in rural Uganda are set to benefit from a project launched by the Danish Government through Danish Development Agency (DANIDA) in collaboration...
Goat production to boost household food security and reduce poverty
The North-West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) handed over
fifty (50) goats and five (5) rams to five female subsistence farmers across the...
FAO in an initiative to enhance responsible antimicrobial use in broiler farms in six...
Poultry farmers are set to benefit from an initiative by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in collaboration with Kenya’s Pwani University...
SAB Commits to nourishing communities on World Food Day
This World Food Day, the South African Breweries has once again partnered with the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDOA) to host an event...
Paravets Teach Basic Vet Care to Rural Farmers
In the US, pet owners take it for granted they can go to a vet for vaccinations and other basic care. Many of these...
New Food Security Nonprofit Grow Further Announces First Grants
Grow Further , a collaborative non-profit connecting people and ideas for a food-secure future, is pleased to announce its first-ever grant awards in support...
Agri-startup profits skyrocket after the Shoprite Group gives them a boost
Agrikool, a small agricultural business, is showing exponential growth after securing a deal with the Shoprite Group, delivering fresh produce worth over R3 million to the retailer in just...
Connecting farmers and shoppers for more sustainable consumption
Small-scale farmers in South Africa face significant challenges. Farming is a capital-intensive, uncertain process, with punishingly tight margins. A multitude of costs, including transport,...
CABI aims to equip Kenyan smallholder mango farmers with production training for profitable export...
Under the PlantwisePlus initiative, CABI has successfully trained a group of young service providers who are poised to share their invaluable insights. These individuals...