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How African intra-continental trade can benefit land reform, agriculture
The African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII), which recently took place at the Cape Town Internation Centre (CTICC) from 18-20 November 2019 explored disruptions and ... -
Dubai to host first-ever global forum on marginal environments
Dubai will play host to a global showcase for the latest advances in research, innovation, development and policy in agriculture and food production in ... -
Invasive alien plants and their impact on water use
Experts warn that in addition to the energy crisis, South Africans face another looming disaster in the form of severe water scarcity. The Department ... -
Maize production holds great potential for the African continent
According to Euromonitor International’s new report, Maize Meal: A Look at the Ultimate Staple in Sub-Saharan Africa, maize meal is a staple food for about ... -
A beginner’s guide to planting sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes are so hardy and easy to grow that they could almost be classified as weeds! Even without optimal fertilization and care, they ... -
Is cannabis legal in South Africa?
This comes 13 months after the highest court in South Africa essentially legalised dagga usage for private consumption. ConCourt gave the government two years ... -
Cease the big window of opportunity this planting season!
While the southern African region endures a persisting drought which started back in October 2018, planting season 2019 is fast approaching and farmers have ... -
Zimbabwe buys South African maize as nation faces food shortage
Zimbabwe agreed to buy 150,000 tons of South African maize after a tender five times that size failed, leaving the country short of grain ... -
USA and Ghana sign declaration of partnership on food security
The US and the Republic of Ghana have signed a declaration of partnership at the African Green Revolution Forum hosted in Accra, to launch ... -
Lagos to train 15,000 youths in agriculture value chains
Lagos state government has decided to train and empower around 15,000 youths and the unemployed in the next four years in agricultural value chains ...
