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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...
Category : Agriculture
Women Farmers in South Africa Struggle as Failing Irrigation Systems Collapse Livelihoods
In South Africa, women play a vital role in smallholder agriculture, yet many are being pushed out of farming—not by policy, but by failing infrastructure....
Ethiopia Researchers Find GMO Feed Safe for Livestock Production
New research from Ethiopia is adding to the growing global evidence that genetically modified (GMO) feed is safe for animal production. Scientists have found that...
Ethiopia Leads Africa in Wheat Production, Minister Confirms
Ethiopia has emerged as Africa’s leading wheat producer, marking a significant milestone in the continent’s agricultural landscape. The achievement reflects years of focused policy direction,...
IFAD and Bank of Uganda Launch Remittance Dashboard to Boost Transparency and Financial Inclusion
In a significant step toward strengthening financial transparency and inclusion, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in partnership with the Bank of Uganda (BoU),...
Integrated Aqua-Agriculture Growth in East Africa: From Theory to Practice
Across East Africa, farmers face mounting challenges that threaten their livelihoods, from land ownership constraints to the growing impacts of climate change and difficult socio-economic...
South Africa’s Agriculture Enters a Pivotal Phase
South Africa is approaching a crucial period in its agricultural calendar, with key data releases and harvesting activities set to shape expectations for both the...
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...
Trade Barriers Put SACU Integration at Risk
Rising trade restrictions within Southern Africa are threatening the foundations of regional economic integration, particularly within the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). Recent measures introduced...
Call to Decentralise Disease Control
Foot-and-mouth disease has escalated into a national agricultural and consumer crisis, placing immense pressure on South Africa’s livestock sector and broader food system. Following the...