Africa is the only continent endowed with natural ingredients that can easily be used to greatly expand agricultural production. Africa has 60 percent of the world’s available arable land, the largest share globally, and suitable for agricultural production expansion, and abundant untapped water resources. Agriculture is the source of livelihood for 70 percent of the ...

During the 2nd Iran-Africa Summit in Tehran, the formation of a joint Iran-Africa Agriculture and Water Resources Committee was announced. The committee aims to explore avenues for collaboration between Iran and African nations, focusing on agriculture, water supply, and irrigation. Both public and private sector experiences in these areas were discussed by representatives from the ...

African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina urged for a coalition of public commitment and private sector finance to awaken Africa’s “staggering” agricultural potential, setting the stage for the continent to feed itself and contribute to global food security. Adesina made his call during Monday’s World Economic Forum “Food and Water for All” panel ...

A 10-month-old mature gouda, made especially for Woolworths by Lactalis South Africa, was crowned the Dairy Product of the Year at the prestigious South African Dairy Awards on Thursday 25 April 2024 at Eensgezind outside Durbanville. The winning Woolworths Mature Gouda 10 months was one of a record number of 1 029 dairy products from ...

SCIENCE, innovation and technology are critical to the transformation of Africa in agriculture, industry and poverty eradication. This was contained in a statement issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) at the end of a two-day African Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Forum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The forum was organised to ...

Leuven, Belgium, 23 April 2024 – In a constantly developing market, De Marchi maintains its prominent position by investing in innovative technologies. The company decided to further automate its production line to increase its product quality and yield. Since installing a TOMRA 5B sorting machine in February 2023, there have been clear improvements in product ...

Western Cape State veterinarians have been lauded for the province’s efforts to increase agricultural exports. According to the Western Cape MEC for Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, the province is responsible for 55% of South Africa’s primary agricultural exports, with nearly 50% being livestock or livestock products. The MEC was addressing 1 500 delegates from 48 ...

According to experts at the forum, African countries need to do more to attract investment to improve energy development, create jobs for the youth through agriculture, renewable energy and also to bridge the infrastructure deficit. The Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS) Investment Forum (EIF) 2024, has opened up diverse discussions on the critical areas ...

Cape Town will celebrate a first for the province with the hosting of the Organic and Natural Products expo just a week away.  From 26 to 28 April, the Cape Town International Convention Centre will play host to more than 100 exhibitors showcasing innovations. From new products to activations, demonstrations and trials, the expo takes ...

South Africa, a key African exporter of vegetables including potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and carrots, witnessed a 7.6% decrease in vegetable export earnings in 2023, totaling $190 million, down from $206 million in 2022. This marks the lowest level in at least seven years, with a $17.2 million decrease from the previous five-year average of $207 ...