Protecting Your Farm from Hail Damage
Warm climates never suspect hail will put their crops in danger, but expecting the unexpected when it comes to weather is the new normal....
To measure is the only way to manage nematode pressure
Nematode testing is a way of life at Aqua Farming near Christiana in North West. “It’s not a question of whether we will have...
Exploring the Future of Urea: Market Growth Drivers and Opportunities
The Urea market serves as a cornerstone within the global fertilizer industry, providing a vital source of nitrogen for agricultural crops worldwide. Urea, a...
Regenerative Agriculture in Kenya is Years Old– The Role of Cover Crops
Regenerative agriculture—reducing water and chemical inputs to prevent land degradation and deforestation—is becoming popular in the US.
This type of agriculture is also practiced by...
The silent threat to health and performance in broiler growing
While factors like temperature and feed management take the spotlight, one silent adversary often goes unnoticed: excessive water or moisture. The impact of high moisture...
Helping smallholders secure Malawi’s food future
Malawi’s farmers fear El Nino because it always brings drought, withering heat, and therefore poor crop performance. Poor crop performance means farmers falling closer...
How to Grow Crops Indoors to Reduce the Impact of Drought
The last few years have been harsh for traditional outdoor farming. Severe droughts, erratic temperature fluctuations and These conditions also affect livestock, as dry...
From corporate comfort to a green venture of raising fruit trees
Ten years ago, champion farmers Mary and Paul Mwanza lived in Nairobi and worked in the bustling hotel and IT industry. The tree-loving couple...
Care for SA’s groundwater should be growing focus for Water Week
As South Africa celebrates National Water Week from 20-26 March this year, it is important to recognise the country’s growing reliance on groundwater –...
Pioneering greenhouse gas research in South African rainfed agriculture
Greenhouse gas emissions represent a significant global concern, driving climate change on a massive scale. This concern is particularly pronounced in rainfed agriculture, where...