Africa’s farmers to benefit from global push for low-methane, resilient livestock
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), with support from the Bezos Earth Fund and the Global Methane Hub, has announced the launch of a three-year,...
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Soil Health at the Heart of Resilient, Profitable Farming
BREDASDORP, South Africa – Regenerative farming should not be seen as a passing trend but as part of a broader, context-specific management strategy, says soil...
UFS launches Greener SA: planting the seeds of a sustainable future
The University of the Free State (UFS) launched Greener SA, a five-year initiative to plant 400 000 trees across South Africa, at the Paradys Experimental...
KZN Farmers Struggle After R65 Million Flood Damage
KwaZulu-Natal’s agricultural sector is reeling after floods and storms earlier this year caused an estimated R65 million in damages, leaving many farmers — especially small-scale...
How to Grow Tissue Culture Bananas for Profit
1. Buying Seedlings Start with tissue culture banana seedlings, which are high-quality, uniform, and free from common diseases. These seedlings give farmers better yields compared...
JSE Cancels Basis Futures Contract, Citing Software Limitations, Leaving Grain Market Seeking Alternatives
Efforts to bring greater transparency to South Africa’s grain pricing system suffered a setback as the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) announced the cancellation of its...
Agribusiness Confidence Eases but Remains Firmly Positive
South Africa’s agribusiness sector has seen a slight dip in sentiment, with the Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) falling from 65 in the second quarter...
Managing Aquatic Vegetation in Irrigation Canals Saves Water and Protects Infrastructure
Managing Aquatic Vegetation in Irrigation Canals Saves Water and Protects Infrastructure Irrigation agriculture is the single biggest user of water in South Africa, consuming about...
This Isn’t Just Your Farm. It’s Your Future
Farming is more than land and yield. It’s a home, a livelihood, and a legacy for the next generation. That’s why it deserves protection that...
Potatoes bred at The James Hutton Institute will help to battle a major pest in Kenya
Scientists from The James Hutton Institute have introduced two new potato varieties to Kenya, which are now included in Kenya’s National Variety List. The project...