The Western Cape farmers face an immediate challenge from the Middle East war
In these times of conversations about the impact of high fuel and fertiliser prices on agriculture, the region of South Africa I find myself thinking...
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Grit, Greens, and Good Business: The Rise of Zandile Kumalo
Zandile Kumalo has emerged as a trailblazer in hydroponic urban agriculture, proving that successful farming is about more than producing high-quality crops—it also demands strategic...
Modernizing Post-Harvest Storage: Technologies That Slash Crop Losses in Rural Areas
For many smallholder farmers across Africa, a good harvest doesn’t always mean a good income. Without proper storage, grains and perishables can quickly spoil due...
Zimbabwe Lifts Ban on South African Maize Imports, Imposes New Sourcing Rules
Zimbabwe has ended its temporary ban on maize imports from South Africa amid mounting local shortages, although new regulations impose sourcing restrictions to protect domestic...
Rainfed Agriculture Fertilizers Market to Surpass USD 85.3 Billion by 2033
The global Rainfed Agriculture Fertilizers market is poised for significant growth, with Research Intelo reporting a market size of USD 51.2 billion in 2024 and...
Bionema Breakthrough Bioherbicide Tackles Rising Weed Resistance
Bionema Group Ltd, a UK innovator in sustainable biological crop protection, has announced a major breakthrough in its bioherbicide pipeline, addressing one of the most...
The Importance of Pivot Sprinkler Systems for Irrigation Efficiency
When it comes to centre pivot irrigation, few factors are as critical as the sprinkler package. While the pivot’s structure provides the backbone, it’s the...
Bayer Files for Approval of Groundbreaking Herbicide in Major Global MarketsFirst-of-its-kind weed control technology set to launch in Brazil by 2028
Bayer has taken a major step toward reshaping weed control in agriculture, announcing that it has submitted regulatory applications for its breakthrough herbicide—Icafolin-methyl—in the European...
Prepare for Higher Fertiliser Prices This Summer: African Farmers Face Tougher Input Costs Amid Global Trade Shocks
Farmers across Africa should prepare for rising fertiliser costs ahead of the 2025/2026 summer planting season, as global supply chain pressures, export restrictions, and sanctions...
Global Fertilizer Prices Surge 15% in 2025 Amid Supply Constraints and Geopolitical Tensions
Sharp increases in key nutrients strain affordability for farmers, especially in developing countries July 2025 — Global fertilizer prices surged in the first half of...