Crops
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Malawi’s Women Cotton Farmers Turn Seasonal Harvests into Sustainable Businesses
Women cotton farmers in southern Malawi are proving that agriculture can be a powerful driver of economic empowerment by turning seasonal cotton earnings into ... -
Mixing, Application, and Compatibility of Kannar Earth Science Plant Extract Formulations
By: Johan Gerber Quite often pesticide labels, and especially mixing, application, and compatibility directions are not read. Many formulations require specific mixing, low versus ... -
Nigeria Targets Two Million Farmers with New Agricultural Support Programme
Nigeria has launched an ambitious agricultural support programme designed to strengthen food production, improve farmer incomes and reduce market uncertainty by supporting two million ... -
Why Africa’s Oilseed Industry Is Becoming One of Agriculture’s Biggest Growth Markets
Africa’s oilseed industry is entering a period of remarkable expansion as demand for vegetable oils, livestock feed and industrial raw materials continues to increase ... -
Zambia’s August Planting Window: Crops Farmers Should Start Preparing For Now
Brandon Moss the main rainy season is still months away, July and August are among the most important periods for Zambia’s farmers. Decisions made ... -
South Africa’s Pecan Industry Enjoys Strong Export Season as Global Demand Rises
South Africa’s pecan industry is enjoying another successful season, with growers reporting strong export activity as international demand for the premium tree nut continues ... -
Why Climate-Smart Farming Is No Longer Optional In Africa
By Brandon Moss Africa’s agricultural sector is entering one of the most significant periods of transformation in its history. As climate change continues to ... -
The Best Crops To Plant Across Africa During July
By Brandon Moss July marks an important period in Africa’s agricultural calendar. While weather conditions vary widely across the continent, the month offers excellent ... -
Acumen Secures Additional US$90 Million To Expand Climate-Resilient Agriculture Fund Across Africa
Impact investor Acumen has raised an additional US$90 million for its Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund (ARAF), strengthening its commitment to supporting climate-resilient agriculture businesses ... -
When the Smoke Clears
Why post-fire recovery is about more than clean-up Wildfires (veld fires) don’t begin with dramatic flames racing across the landscape. They start quietly, ...
