Update on the status of Foot and Mouth Disease in South Africa
South Africa has made great progress in containing and closing the outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) that has plagued the country since...
Breakthrough Foliar Biopesticide Targets Fire Blight In Pome Fruit Trees
After four years of research and an investment of 3.9 million euros, the partners of the Horizon 2020 project Phagefire, funded by the European...
CABI commits to sustainable, safer-to-use crop pests and diseases control agents’ implementation
The Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI) is committed to share its expertise in the research, development, and implementation of more sustainable and...
SA agriculture thrives in the digital age: NAMPO 2024 embracing connectivity for sustainable growth
As the world progresses into the digital era, the agricultural sector in South Africa stands at the brink of a transformative journey. With technology...
New study unveils low-cost technology aimed at scaling up biochar production for smallholder farmers
With the increasing climate change concerns and the alarming deteriorating of soil health, especially in African soils, there a number of interventions by stakeholders...
New S7 combine harvester
The new S7 models also offer a wide range of technologies that are said to have proven successful in the John Deere X9 combines. The...
UPM launches new biostimulant product range as a long-term solution for sustainable agriculture
UPM Biochemicals has today announced the launch of a new range of bio-based plant stimulants, UPM SolargoTM. This launch marks UPM’s entry into the...
Department hands over 45,000-capacity broiler house to Matlosana-based poultry farmer
Mahikeng- The North-West MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Desbo Mohono has handed over a 45000-capacity refurbished broiler house to Selame Poultry, a Haartebeesfontein-based...
When Food is Insecure, Fortified Porridge Saves Lives
Food insecurity is at critical levels in Gaza and Sudan. These terrible situations are a grim reminder that, every day, millions of people go...
Frozen fruits ,vegetables, mushrooms and green herbs market
The consumption of fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, and green herbs is crucial for a balanced diet. While fresh produce is commonly preferred, frozen alternatives offer...