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Pioneer Celebrates 100 Years: Ushering in the Next Century of Agricultural Excellence in South Africa

Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 28, 2026April 28, 20260113

As it marks a historic milestone of 100 years in global agriculture, Pioneer Seed is celebrating a century of innovation, resilience, and strong partnerships with...

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Blending effortlessly, with style

Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 23, 2026April 23, 20260132

Zero Shear dosing valves in action on a 4-hopper continuous blending plant in Harare, Zimbabwe. Flora & FaunaBrett Binnekade, Bagtech, South Africa, explains why fertilizer...

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The Western Cape farmers face an immediate challenge from the Middle East war

Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 13, 2026April 13, 20260188

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

Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 2, 2025November 2, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniNovember 2, 2025November 2, 202502187

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...

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Modernizing Post-Harvest Storage: Technologies That Slash Crop Losses in Rural Areas

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 31, 2025October 31, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 31, 2025October 31, 202502246

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...

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Zimbabwe Lifts Ban on South African Maize Imports, Imposes New Sourcing Rules

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 29, 2025October 29, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 29, 2025October 29, 202502406

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...

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Rainfed Agriculture Fertilizers Market to Surpass USD 85.3 Billion by 2033

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 16, 2025October 16, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 16, 2025October 16, 202502308

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...

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Bionema Breakthrough Bioherbicide Tackles Rising Weed Resistance

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 14, 2025October 14, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 14, 2025October 14, 202502635

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...

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The Importance of Pivot Sprinkler Systems for Irrigation Efficiency

Brenna ShumbamhiniAugust 20, 2025August 20, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniAugust 20, 2025August 20, 202502947

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...

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Bayer Files for Approval of Groundbreaking Herbicide in Major Global MarketsFirst-of-its-kind weed control technology set to launch in Brazil by 2028

Brenna ShumbamhiniAugust 4, 2025August 4, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniAugust 4, 2025August 4, 202503241

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...