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Corteva Agriscience strengthening farm resilience in a global market

Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 6, 2026May 6, 20260177

Corteva Agriscience is helping position South African agriculture in a highly competitive global market—where success depends not just on yield, but on consistency, quality, and

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

Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 5, 2026May 5, 20260279

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,

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Pioneer Celebrates 100 Years: Ushering in the Next Century of Agricultural Excellence in South Africa

Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 28, 2026April 28, 20260296

As it marks a historic milestone of 100 years in global agriculture, Pioneer Seed is celebrating a century of innovation, resilience, and strong partnerships with

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Mid-April Catch Pen: Key Developments Shaping Africa’s Beef and Livestock Sector

Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 28, 2026April 28, 20260272

Across Africa’s livestock sector, recent developments highlight both the opportunities and vulnerabilities facing cattle producers, from security concerns and disease risks to market dynamics and

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Defy Solar Off-grid: Empowering Rural Communities Through Sustainable Solutions

Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 28, 2026April 28, 20260347

At the heart of Sub-Saharan Africa, where reliable electricity remains a persistent challenge, Defy Appliances has stepped forward with an innovative solution poised to transform

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Bio360 Africa: Turning farm waste into renewable energy

Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 28, 2026April 28, 20260289

What if farm waste could become a reliable source of energy and income? This is one of the key questions underpinning Bio360 Africa, hosted by

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Blending effortlessly, with style

Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 23, 2026April 23, 20260270

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

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

Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 21, 2026April 21, 20260269

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 Researchers Find GMO Feed Safe for Livestock Production

Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 21, 2026April 21, 20260274

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

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Ethiopia Leads Africa in Wheat Production, Minister Confirms

Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 21, 2026

by Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 21, 20260269

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,