Why the EU’s Pesticide Rules Don’t Fit South Africa
Calls to ban certain pesticides in South Africa simply because they are banned in the European Union ignore the unique agricultural realities of the region.
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Grit, Greens, and Good Business: The Rise of Zandile Kumalo
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
Modernizing Post-Harvest Storage: Technologies That Slash Crop Losses in Rural Areas
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
Zimbabwe Lifts Ban on South African Maize Imports, Imposes New Sourcing Rules
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
Cattle Smuggling Deepens Mexico’s Screwworm Crisis
Mexico’s beef industry has been severely impacted by a New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) outbreak that led the United States to close its border to
Stronger CPA Governance Will Unlock the Promise of Land Reform
As South Africa continues to debate how to make land reform truly productive, one crucial truth stands out: for restituted land to become a lasting
Mardouw Reaffirms Position as South Africa’s Leading EVOO Producer
Mardouw Olive Estate has once again solidified its reputation as South Africa’s top Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) producer, winning an impressive array of domestic
Nigeria’s Egg Sellers Deny Price Gouging Allegations, Call for Unity in Stabilizing Poultry Market
Nigeria’s egg sellers and distributors have pushed back strongly against accusations from poultry farmers claiming they are behind the rising price of eggs. The Egg
Digging Deeper: Smart Soil Preparation for Healthier Harvests
Before seeds can flourish, the soil must be ready. From ancient fields to modern farms, this fundamental truth has endured: healthy soil is the foundation
The Shape of Hunger Has Changed: South Africa’s Evolving Nutrition Crisis Demands a New Response
Malnutrition in South Africa no longer looks the way it used to. Gone are the only images of children who are too thin or visibly