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South African Citrus Industry Faces Turbulence Amid Looming US Tariffs
South Africa’s agriculture minister, John Steenhuisen, has warned that the country’s farming sector is at a pivotal moment. In his recent budget address to ... -
Mastering the cut – The art art and science of pruning
It’s that time of year again – winter, when gardeners prepare for one of nature’s most counterintuitive practices: cutting back to encourage growth. Pruning, ... -
Seeds of Change: Zimbabwe’s Digital Fair Cultivates Next‑Gen Farming
When the sun rose over Bikita District in late June, a crowd gathered—but this wasn’t market day. It was the Digital Fair, hosted under the ... -
Osomobegbe Eugene’s startup journey: revolutionising post-harvest agriculture in Nigeria
Image: Afripol Osomobegbe Eugene, founder of OGV, is revolutionizing Nigerian agriculture by providing solar drying solutions to smallholder farmers, significantly reducing post-harvest losses and ... -
A Fresh Approach: Prioritizing People Over Profits in AU-EU Agricultural Polic
Held on June 27, 2025, in Rome at the FAO headquarters, the conference brought together ministers from all 55 AU member states and the ... -
Smart Farming Practices Strengthen Pineapple Production in Kenya
In Thika, Kenya, pineapple farming is undergoing a major transformation as Del Monte Kenya embraces climate-resilient strategies and modern agricultural technologies to protect yields ... -
Africa Expands Pest Control Efforts with Second Phase of Plant Health Programme
White River, Mpumalanga – The Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the International Plant Protection ... -
Agriculture and ESG: We’re only food secure when our farmers are profitable
Today, agriculture is driven by 2 global obligations: feeding a growing population and protecting our planet. Nowhere is this more evident than in South ... -
Poor rural infrastructure holds back food production by small Nigerian farmers
A WOMAN drying red chillies outside her hut in Niger State, north central Nigeria. AGRICULTURE is an important part of development and poverty mitigation ... -
Farmers Seek Government Support on Organic Farming, Chemical Use
Experts in the agriculture sector have urged the Nigerian Government to prioritise organic farming and reduce reliance on hazardous agrochemicals, which threatens public health ...
