Regenagri launches new and updated standards
Global regenerative agriculture programme, regenagri® is launching several new standards to both enhance the sustainability and traceability of food and textiles produced regeneratively and...
UNEP project aiding over 2,000 Burundian farmers adopt nature-based solutions to climate crisis
A United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) project funded by the Adaptation Fund is helping over 2,000 farmers adopt nature-based solutions to adapt to climate...
Bayer advances genome-editing initiatives for nutrition enhanced vegetables
As part of its strategic open innovation approach global life science company Bayer has advanced two initiatives with external partners to bring forward genome...
Danfoss calls for greater focus on developing sustainable and energy-efficient cold chain infrastructure for...
Up to 40% of food is lost between farms and markets in Sub-Saharan Africa, with two-thirds of this in the first mile
Driving...
South Africa’s upcoming National General Elections – A crucial turning point for rural development...
Johannesburg - As South Africa prepares for the May 29 National General Elections, the nation stands at a critical juncture. These elections are arguably...
IFAD delegation visits Rwanda to discuss rural development gains
A high-level delegation from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), led by Gérardine Mukeshimana, IFAD Vice-President, visited Rwanda this week to discuss the...
Integrating biodiversity is key to enhance livelihoods and promotes equitable growth in food systems
The government has urged development partners to support small holder farmers adopt sustainable models of farming, in order to build a resilient food system.
While...
South Sudan launches 5-year US$33 million project to build climate resilience
The government of South Sudan has launched a 5-year US$33 million project to build long-term climate resilience within vulnerable agro-pastoral communities in a major...
Interview: International Day of Biodiversity
May 22 is the International Day of Biodiversity. What does the word biodiversity mean to a lay person?
Jonathan: Biodiversity is a short form of...
Over 2000 olive trees planted at Mardouw- A tree for every Verder Group employee
Mardouw Olive Estate, the producer of most award-winning Olive Oils of South Africa, hosted a ceremony on Saturday May 18, 2024 with the Verder...