New South African Plant Breeders’ Rights law comes into effect
South Africa’s new Plant Breeders’ Rights Act 12 of 2018 (new Act) has, by proclamation in the Government Gazette of 6 June 2025, been...
Del Monte Kenya Limited Joins the Prestigious United Nations Global Compact
Del Monte Kenya Limited is proud to announce that it has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.
As...
Ten Tree Planting Golden Rules to Help Fight Climate Change and Avoid Doing More...
As the climate crisis intensifies, planting trees seems like a hopeful solution. But if not done well—such as converting grasslands or using inappropriate species—it...
From Soil to KOO Baked Beans: The Journey of Small White Beans Taking South...
Beans, including Baked Beans, have quietly become a staple in South African households, ranking as a top-five protein source after poultry, beef and veal,...
Study proves privatisation is key to unlocking efficiencies and trade competitiveness in SA ports
A recent study by Link Supply Chain Management, owned by several of the Western Cape’s leading fruit exporting companies, including Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, demonstrates...
Tiger Brands Keen to Support Local Small White Beans Growers to Cut Imports for...
Tiger Brands, Africa’s largest listed manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods, is intensifying efforts to support local growers of small white beans in a move...
South Africa Urged to Strengthen Biosecurity Amid Rising Disease Threats
The importance of biosecurity in safeguarding South Africa’s agricultural future took center stage at the National Biosecurity Summit 2025, held at the University of...
Rwanda Urged to Embed Agroecology and Animal Welfare in Climate Policy
A coalition of over 78 civil society organizations has taken a significant step toward strengthening the resilience of Rwanda’s food systems and climate policies...
Greenhouse Warmth on a Budget: Eco-Friendly Heating Solutions for Growers
Climate change impacts and rising energy costs are increasingly burdensome to Africa’s agricultural sector. While greenhouses have delivered a promising solution to safeguard crops...
Flooded Fields: How Chemical and Microbial Contaminants Threaten Crop Safety
Climate change is taking an increasingly extreme toll on African produce, as West and Central Africa experience torrential overnight rainfall. Prolonged periods of flooding...