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African smallholders call for improved tech access
Rome roundtable gathers farmers from Sub-Saharan Africa to discuss how a diverse set of practices and technologies can enhance productivity, soil health, biodiversity and ... -
Committee on Agriculture Wraps Its Oversight Visit to OBP and ARC With Success in Tshwane
File Photo The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture has concluded its week-long oversight visit to Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) and Agricultural Research Council (ARC) with ... -
Obasanjo to chair Kano agricultural transformation workshop
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo. [Twitter:@seyiamakinde]/Kano State is set to host a high-level agricultural transformation workshop between October 7 and October 8. The workshop, which ... -
From Dust to Plenty: The Power of Conservation Agriculture
Brilliant Chivunga, a smallholder farmer from Namwala district who practices Conservation Agriculture.Picture captured by: Mulapwa Mukopole/UNDP Zambia After a journey of over 300 kilometers, ... -
Standard Bank launches the 7th edition of its Finance and Farm Management textbook, contributing to skills development in Agriculture
Johannesburg, South Africa, 02 October 2024 – Standard Bank has announced the launch of the highly anticipated 7th edition of its Finance and Farm Management textbook, reinforcing its commitment ... -
Boosting South Africa’s agribusiness: Practical strategies for growth and success
Agribusiness plays a crucial role in South Africa’s economy, accounting for around 2.5% of GDP and creating employment for many. With our favourable climate ... -
Gov Bago restates commitment on agriculture, infrastructural development
Governor Umar Bago of Niger State has reaffirmed his commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by enhancing infrastructure and agriculture across the ... -
Africa May Have Challenges, But It Has The Agricultural Potential To Feed All Its People
Despite its abundant fertile land, Africa is importing food and, in 2021 alone, received more than R68 billion in farm products from international sources. Although one could rationalise ... -
FUCHS develops new multipurpose lubricant for the agricultural industry
22 August 2024: A multipurpose lubricant for the agricultural industry has been developed locally by FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA. Known as AGRIFARM UTTO FLEX, ... -
Beyond backyard farming: A nation in crisis
Nigerians have perhaps not faced a worse economic hardship. The country is reeling with the steep rise in basic goods and services. According to ...
