Imminent danger of RWASA biotype-5 to wheat production in South Africa and neighbouring countries
A virulent Russian wheat aphid in South Africa, biotype-5 (RWASA5 or Diuraphis noxia) is a crop pest that causes yield losses to wheat and...
Unlocking the full potential of robotic applications with high-performance abrasives
The use of robotics in manufacturing continues to grow at a rapid rate as businesses invest in automation to remain competitive. A shortage of...
New research from Proagrica reinforces the need to future-proof the agriculture supply chain...
Independent white paper reveals the commercial drivers that are shaping the agriculture industry, including the need to ensure the supply chain is ‘digitally...
Sweden launches Sh5.692 billion food security programme to support agriculture in Kenya
The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) in partnership with the European Union and the Kenya government has rolled out Sh5.692 billion ($39,949,466.50) food...
Sustainable packaging concepts for the food industry
SÜDPACK will be taking part in PACK EXPO, the international packaging trade show, once again this year. From September 11 to 13, the film...
Heads of the Rome-based UN food and agriculture agencies call for greater investments in...
The cost of inaction in addressing South Sudan’s complex food, climate, and insecurity crises will be felt in the loss of lives, livelihoods and...
Sexed semen: An opportunity to capture more value for cattle
Breeding with sexed semen can help your bottom line by creating cattle the market demands
Sexed semen breeding programs for the beef industry have primarily...
Adapting to Food Insecurity in Madagascar with Climate-Adaptive Farming
In recent years, Southern Madagascar has experienced below-average rainfall, leading to a prolonged, severe drought and devastated crops -- sending more than one million...
Bank of Kigali commits Sh17.9 billion to support farmers and agribusinesses in Rwanda and...
The Bank of Kigali has committed to providing Sh17.9 billion worth of loans to farmers and businesses across the agricultural value chain.
A portion of...
Lamb Champs 2023: Paul van Rooyen has the best tasting lamb in South Africa
Saai’s popular Lamb Champs competition was held at Loftus on Saturday 29th July. It was once again a huge success and gave sheep farmers...