Realizing the potential of livestock to end malnutrition
By: David Phiri- FAO Subregional Coordinator for Eastern Africa and Representative to the African Union and UNECA
The Eastern Africa subregion is endowed with huge...
Your omelette is not yet under threat despite the recent Western Cape bird flu...
The biosecurity challenge continues as more cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) are reported across the globe. The HPAI virus is highly...
Advanced food processing technologies could make the food industry more sustainable
By Marius Wessels Manager: Professional Services for SYSPRO Africa
Food goes to waste at every stage in the food manufacturing and distribution process – from...
Nampo is not just an event, it contributes to the success of agriculture
By Dawie Maree, Head of Information and Marketing at FNB Agriculture
Some people might think the agricultural industry is a struggling industry when you listen...
Time to Focus on the Predictability of Agriculture
In the face of unpredictable changes in weather conditions and rainfall patterns, it is evident that the age-old process of agriculture is no longer...
Innovative finance mechanisms are needed to bolster post-settlement support and to drive the success...
Land Reform – As South Africa moves towards establishing effective post-settlement support for land reform beneficiaries, a dedicated endeavour to introduce innovative funding models...
3 tips from a female entrepreneur on how to get a seat at the...
Female entrepreneurs are making waves in various industries, from tech to fashion to food, but when it comes to targeting big businesses as clients,...
Compassion in World Farming shines spotlight on key industries benefitting from factory farming despite...
A new report released today (May 16th) debunks the myths perpetuated to keep the global factory farming industry alive, and the few multi-national corporations...
As SA’s citrus industry faces a challenging 2023, a collaborative approach is needed for...
South Africa's citrus industry has been a major contributor to the country's agricultural sector, and its overall GDP (gross domestic product), for many years....
The Approaching Storm of Disinfectant Resistance
Opinion article by Prof Robert Bragg, Wanja Swart and Samantha Mc Carlie, Infection Control Group within the Veterinary Biotechnology Research Group, Department of Microbiology...