Aquatic vegetation management in irrigation canals save large volumes of water
By: Dr Kobus Du PlessisIrrigation agriculture is the largest consumer of water in South Africa as it uses approximately 62% of the total national...
Unlocking the Power of Digestate: A Sustainable Boost and Game-Changer for Smallholder Cabbage Farming...
By: Willy Maphutha Ramusi, Dikonketso Shirleymay Matjuda, Sydney Mavengahama & Lerato Bame Tsalaemang MatsaunyaneSmallholder farmers in South Africa face significant challenges, from rising input...
Potatoes bred at The James Hutton Institute will help to battle a major pest...
Scientists from The James Hutton Institute have introduced two new potato varieties to Kenya, which are now included in Kenya's National Variety List.The project...
Empowering Africa’s Smallholders Toward a Sustainable and Profitable Future with Industrial Hemp
In a world facing unprecedented climate challenges and the pressing need for sustainable development, a Hemp revolution is taking place across Africa. The global...
Foskor launches broad-based agricultural education programme
New initiative provides digital access to accredited education programmes at all levelsFoskor, one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of phosphate-based fertilisers, is...
Pirbright and GALVmed partner to develop safer Rift Valley fever vaccine
The Pirbright Institute, through the Centre for Veterinary Vaccine Innovation and Manufacturing (CVIM), has entered into a new agreement with GALVmed to develop and...
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 sectorJeremy 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 AfricaSummerStar Ruby is a new variety of grapefruit...