Agriculture lessons to be learnt from Clarkson’s Farm
Behind the belly laughs, the hit show highlights some profound lessons for South African farmers & the local agri sector
Jeremy Clarkson has enjoyed a...
How Women Farmers Like Leydah Sekgobela Are Cultivating Change This Women’s Month
When it comes to farming, it doesn’t matter whether your starting small or going all ]out big. More women farmers in South Africa’s rural...
Bühler hosts fourth annual Student Career Expo to inspire future talent
Johannesburg (South Africa) 19 August 2025: Bühler Southern Africa recently hosted its fourth annual Student Career Expo on 8 August 2025, reaffirming its commitment...
From Orchard to Table: What Makes South Africa’s SummerStar Ruby Grapefruit a Sustainable Choice
By Barry Landman, Chairman of the Grapefruit Variety Focus Group, Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) of Southern Africa
SummerStar Ruby is a new variety of grapefruit...
Veld fires could push up food prices
Farmers urged to put mitigation measures in place
With the frequency and severity of veldfires expected to continue increasing in South Africa due to above-average...
AGRA Kenya Advocates for Youth Participation in County Food Systems
Food Systems development agency, AGRA, held a youth-focused side event on the sidelines of the Devolution Conference last week's week in Homa Bay County....
Breaking barriers in agri-science
Dr Margaretha Brand is at the forefront of the changing tide for women in the sector
Despite significant progress toward gender equality, women still make...
Protecting Harvests from Hidden Threats: A Decade of NemAfrica’s Work for Farmers
NemAfrica at 10: How Science is Helping Farmers Beat Potato and Root Pests
NemAfrica, founded to unite experts in nematology research in Africa, is...
The Soil-to-Riches Path: How Farmers Can Capture More Value
By Abdulwasiu Yomi Alimi Co-founder/CEO glofarm
There’s an old saying in agriculture: “The farther you are from the soil, the richer you become; the closer you...
IRRI scientists discover gene variants that can boost rice yields under drought conditions
Scientists at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and their partners in India have identified gene variants that can significantly increase rice yields under...