Husqvarna Tiller unlocks small-scale farm’s potential Sihle Ntozini only started farming three years ago but with his passion, determination and dedication, he has transformed a fallow piece of land into a thriving small farm in East London that employs six people and supplies fresh produce to two leading retailers in the area. The cornerstones ...

Ongoing rises in feed costs have been identified as the main driver of the current challenges to the poultry and livestock sectors, and national food security in the West African state. At a recent event in Nigeria’s administrative capital Abuja, Dr. Ernest Umakhile, permanent secretary at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, announced that the government ...

After decades of work on maize improvement projects, CIMMYT has made a bigger commitment to researching, supporting and delivering drought and heat tolerant maize to smallholders in Zimbabwe. (Photo: CIMMYT) Recognizing the need to bridge this gap, the CIMMYT-NARES (National Agricultural Research and Extension Systems) regional maize breeding networks in eastern and southern Africa have ...

Co-cultivating Excellence in Agricultural Firefighting Veld fires pose a great threat to farmers as uncontrolled blazes can quickly engulf vast stretches of farmland, consuming crops, livestock and essential infrastructure, wiping out years of hard work in mere minutes. However, the future of farming preparation against veld fires has had a major boost with a proudly ...

The African Development Bank’s Country Manager in Guinea, Léandre Bassolé (right) and the Guinean Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Farming, Mamoudou Nagnalen Barry (left) at the ceremony to receive agricultural supplies for producers in Forécariah. The transitional government in Guinea, in partnership with the African Development Bank Group, has received a large consignment of agricultural ...

New Engine and Increased Control Options for Loader Users – Bobcat has launched an enhanced version of the company’s market-leading S450 M-Series skid-steer loader for the Middle East and Africa (MEA), offering a new control option for the first time in this model. The updated S450 model also comes with the proven 2.4 litremechanical engine ...

Calls for greener, more sustainable consumption, alongside consumer pressure to find lower prices and forge closer connections with food producers, and small-scale farmers struggling with low margins, are fuelling an innovative new approach to e-commerce. Small-scale farmers in South Africa face significant challenges. Farming is a capital-intensive, uncertain process, with punishingly tight margins. A multitude ...

 Tuesday, 17 October 2023: Omnia Holdings (“Omnia”) announced today, a strategic partnership with Swedish-based Hypex Bio Explosives Technology (“Hypex”) and the acquisition of a minority equity stake in the company. Hypex is at the forefront of innovative and sustainable civil explosives solutions and has developed a ground-breaking emulsion using hydrogen peroxide (HP), offering substantially enhanced ...

In a groundbreaking revelation, the world now has an assessment of the consequences of disasters on a global scale: Over the past three decades, the agricultural sector has incurred losses amounting to approximately $3.8 trillion (equivalent to around €3.6 trillion). According to a report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), nearly half of ...

Introduction: Growing your own potatoes at home can be a rewarding and satisfying experience. Whether you have a spacious garden or a small balcony, container gardening offers a convenient way to cultivate this versatile and nutritious crop. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps of successfully growing potatoes in containers, from selecting the ...