North West Agriculture and Rural Development sparks farming revolution with farmers market day rollout
Mahikeng- The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) has officially launched the Farmers Market Day initiative, a ground-breaking effort aimed at...
“Bold investments” needed to address challenging nutritional burden in Africa, FAO says
The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, told African leaders gathered in Addis Ababa today that...
Kenya Approves Nationwide Release of Wasp to Combat Papaya Mealybug
The government of Kenya has allowed the widespread release of wasps to fight a pest that destroys pawpaws.The Kenya Standing Technical Committee on Imports...
China renews US$10 million funding to China-IFAD facility for agricultural projects
Alvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and Liao Min, Vice Minister of Finance of the People’s Republic of China,...
AgriTech Expo Zambia 2025: Showcasing Innovation and Agricultural Excellence
The highly anticipated AgriTech Expo Zambia 2025 is set to take place from April 10th-12th, 2025, at the Golden Valley Agricultural Research Trust (GART)...
Aggregate supports success in commercial farming
Commercial farming forms the backbone of South Africa’s agricultural economy, playing a critical role in food security and contributing significantly to economic growth. As...
Thaba’Nchu vegetable project edging closer to commercialisation with latest harvest
The vegetable project at the Noga’s Post settlement outside Thaba’Nchu in the Free State, which was undertaken by the community, Kgosi (queen) Gaboilelwe Moroka,...
‘Tough but rewarding’: South African para-vets embrace the opportunity to work for themselves
South Africans will find it increasingly easier to access animal healthcare now that para-veterinary professionals (para-vets) are legally able to open their own practices...
What every agricultural technician needs to know: 3 key aspects of algae based biostimulants
Algae based biostimulants are emerging as a widely used strategic tool to improve and enhance crop yields. Derived from brown, red and green algae,...
IFDC experts work on developing more efficient soil nutrient management methods for global farmers
Researchers and practitioners at the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) are developing more efficient methods of soil nutrient management for farmers across the world...