March 6, 2023
nternational symposium on horticultural irrigation takes centre stage in Stellenbosch
Horticultural experts from around the globe will convene in Stellenbosch next week. The International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) is…
March 6, 2023
Could a poultry meat import ban in Africa hurt local households?
Cheap imports of chicken – mainly coming from the European Union and to a lesser extent from the USA and…
March 6, 2023
National Farm Machinery Show, Championship Tractor Pull return to Louisville
PLENTY TO SEE: Doors open on Feb. 15 for the 2023 National Farm Machinery Show where visitors will find hundreds…
March 6, 2023
Government comes to the aid of young KZN farmer
Despite the challenging odds including the floods that ravaged parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Ayanda Zulu, did not despair but continued to…
March 6, 2023
On-farm brake test: Getting trailers ready for harvest
A group of Herefordshire farmers can rest easy in the knowledge that their trailer braking systems are up to…
January 18, 2023
Food security, food prices and job losses: Why SA’s energy woes are bad news for agriculture
The latest high-level rolling blackouts in South Africa are taking its toll on various fundamental sectors of the economy. Eskom…
January 10, 2023
Rwanda: Why Agriculture Still Falls Short of Set Targets
Lending to agriculture, and the yield of major crops namely beans, maize, soybean are far from the attainment of Government’s…
January 10, 2023
Dairy farmers can adapt to climate change
Dairy farmers in the US Northeast — facing a warming climate that exacerbates nutrient pollution but lengthens the growing season…
January 10, 2023
Isuzu makes a splash in the Eastern Cape
Since the introduction of the first Isuzu truck in 1975, Isuzu trucks have become a familiar feature on South African…
January 4, 2023
Youths urged to embrace agric to improve Nigeria’s economy
An Agronomist and Agricultural Entrepreneur, Dr Aminu Salihu, has urged youths to engage in agriculture so as to help boost…
January 4, 2023
Kyabazinga advises subjects to embrace modern farming
Kamuli. Kyabazinga William Gabula Nadiope IV has urged his subjects to embrace modern farming methods such as irrigation if they…
January 4, 2023
Kubota aims to break into Africa with made-in-India tractors
Kubota plans to sell in Africa low-cost tractors produced in India, setting up a supply chain that takes advantage of…
January 4, 2023
Help develop irrigation systems for smallholder farmers
The Agricultural and Rural Development Journalists Association (GARDJA), has called on foreign development partners to consider supporting Ghanaian smallholder farmers…
January 4, 2023
Nithi Farmers Advised To Conserve Rain Water
Tharaka Nithi farmers have been advised to plant crops that take a short period to mature and conserve the rain…
January 4, 2023
Formulation of Chicken Feed Using Local Crops
ENGAGING in a poultry enterprise can be very rewarding when one ensures that the basic operational requirements like housing, feed,…