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Kubota Honours Military Veterans with Farm Equipment to Strengthen Agricultural Enterprises

Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 13, 2026July 13, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 13, 2026July 13, 202601149

Supporting farmers with access to modern agricultural machinery remains one of the most effective ways to improve productivity, strengthen food systems and encourage the next...

Agriculture Featured News

Fall Armyworm Continues to Threaten Maize Production Across Africa

Brenna ShumbamhiniJune 8, 2026June 8, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJune 8, 2026June 8, 20260532

The Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) remains one of the most destructive pests affecting maize production across Africa, posing a serious threat to food security and...

Agriculture Featured News Poultry & Livestock

3.5 million doses of foot-and-mouth disease vaccine arrived in SA

Brenna ShumbamhiniJune 2, 2026June 2, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJune 2, 2026June 2, 20260608

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says 3.5 million doses of Biogenesis Bago vaccine, for use in the prevention of foot-and-mouth disease, arrived in South Africa last...

Agriculture Featured News

Fastjet Zimbabwe Named Official Airline Partner for ADMA Agricultural Show 2026

Brenna ShumbamhiniJune 1, 2026June 1, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJune 1, 2026June 1, 20260625

HARARE, Zimbabwe – Fastjet Zimbabwe has been appointed the Official Airline Partner for the 2026 Agricultural Dealers and Manufacturers Association (ADMA) Agricultural Show, reinforcing its...

Agriculture Featured News Poultry & Livestock

Vaccine Selection Emerges as Critical Weapon Against Gumboro in Layer Farms

Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 25, 2026May 25, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 25, 2026May 25, 20260509

Poultry health specialists are warning that poor vaccine selection and incorrect vaccination timing are leaving commercial layer farms increasingly vulnerable to Gumboro disease, one of...

Agriculture Featured Markets News

Africa’s Premier Agricultural Stage Returns — Bigger, Bolder, and More Connected Than Ever

Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 12, 2026May 12, 20260536

The 10th Africa Agri Expo, co-located with the 3rd Future Food Livestock & Poultry Expo — 2nd & 3rd September 2026, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. After nine...

Featured Markets News Poultry & Livestock

Ghana targets regional growth as demand for day-old chicks rises

Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 6, 2026May 6, 20260541

Ghana’s poultry sector is gaining momentum as it positions itself to supply the growing demand for day-old chicks across West Africa. With poultry consumption rising...

Agriculture Featured Irrigation News

Irrigation critical for smallholders in Sub-Saharan Africa’s changing climate

Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 5, 2026May 5, 20260469

Sub-Saharan Africa urgently needs to accelerate the pace of agricultural growth to improve livelihoods, ensure food security, and keep droughts from turning into famines. However,...

Agriculture Featured Irrigation News

Women Farmers in South Africa Struggle as Failing Irrigation Systems Collapse Livelihoods

Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 21, 2026April 21, 20260433

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....

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Ethiopia Leads Africa in Wheat Production, Minister Confirms

Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 21, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 21, 20260496

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,...