Understanding Genetic Potential
Breeding Chickens for Egg Production: A Balanced Approach The topic of breeding and selecting chicken breeds for egg production often sparks diverse opinions. At Hendrix...
Category : Agriculture
Scientists Unveil New Varieties and Management Strategies to Protect Ethiopia’s Faba Beans from Gall Disease
Smallholder farmers in Ethiopia are breathing a sigh of relief as groundbreaking solutions emerge to tackle the deadly faba bean gall (FBG) disease. Thanks to...
Husqvarna Water Pumps: Vital Gear for Firefighting Success
Husqvarna Water Pumps: Reliable Allies in Firefighting and Beyond South Africa’s fire season is a stark reminder of the devastating effects of wildfires, with last...
Sorghum: Empowering Rural Economies and Enriching Soil Health
Sorghum: A Catalyst for Economic Growth and Soil Health Sorghum, a drought-tolerant and versatile grain, is poised to play a transformative role in revitalizing rural...
IFAD Impact Report 2023: Empowering 8 Million Rural Lives with Sustainable Bonds
IFAD’s Impact Report 2023: Transforming Lives with Sustainable Bonds The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is taking bold steps to uplift over 8.1 million...
Foodborne Illness Crisis in South Africa: A Call for Urgent Action
South Africa’s Food Safety Crisis: Urgent Reforms Needed to Protect Public Health Recent weeks have exposed alarming weaknesses in South Africa’s food safety systems, with...
Reviving Tradition: The Comeback of Sorghum in South Africa
Sorghum: Reviving an Ancient Grain for Modern Challenges Sorghum, one of the world’s oldest cultivated grains, has deep roots in Africa, Asia, and India, where...
A new era for the South African agricultural sector in 2025
John Hudson, Head of Agriculture at Nedbank Commercial Banking, and Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) 2024 has...
South Africans Called to Advocate for Gender Equality in Agriculture During 16 Days of Activism
Fairtrade Africa Highlights Gender Equality in Agriculture During 16 Days of Activism In support of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women...
Nigeria’s 150-Day Waiver: A Missed Chance for African States to Enhance Trade and Food Security via AfCFTA
Nigeria’s 150-Day Food Waiver Highlights Missed AfCFTA Opportunities for Trade and Food Security In a bid to tackle its growing food crisis, Nigeria recently implemented...