Our productive land is in decline, so how can we keep up with the...
Agroforestry –Aerial over farmland in Kenya: Image: Henry Graham (BBC)
Soil is a finite resource, and it can...
Nigeria faces a 2.5m metric tonnes of fish deficit
Nigeria is facing a 2.5million metirc tonnes of fish deficit, despite being the largest fish producer in Africa. Disclosing this in Lagos...
Experts point ways to better crops and farmer incomes
A new annual event examines root and soil health’s importance for food security, livelihoods and climate resilience and marks the launch of...
Vumelana responds to the Budget on land reform efforts
Land Reform: Non-profit organisation in the land reform sector, Vumelana Advisory Fund has welcomed Government’s approach to finalise 1 409 restitution claims...
Sustainable agriculture arrives through water
By Chetan Mistry, Strategy and Marketing Manager for Xylem Africa
The drought that hammered the Western Cape was a...
IITA, NASC, NRCRI to meet farmers’ demand of over US $26.32m on cassava stems
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA, National Agricultural Seed Council, NASC, and National Root Crops Research Institute, NRCRI, Thursday, disclosed efforts...
Bosch Munitech’s environmental management services include alien vegetation management solutions
Bosch Munitech’s commitment to ensuring a sustainable future in South Africa, encompasses environmental management services that include alien vegetation control.
A journey into the heart of BKT with Piero Torassa
BKT Field Engineer for over a decade,Piero tells us about himself on the digital TV, BKT Network.“In my training sessions I...
Can precision agriculture help to mitigate climate change
By 2050 the global population is estimated to rise to 10 billion, and to feed ourselves we will need to greatly increase...
How can we stop farmers becoming extinct and inspire a new generation of farmers...
The average age of a farmer around the world is spiralling ever upwards, and these essential, frontline workers are at real risk...