UFS leading consortium to build capacity for Climate-Resilient Food Systems in Africa
The University of the Free State (UFS) is leading a consortium of African university partners that aims to address the challenges of climate change...
Asia Pacific probiotics market
People are increasingly turning to probiotics due to a growing awareness of the importance of gut health. The human gut is home to a...
Plant “canaries” offer new early-warning system for Africa’s environmental crises
Generations of coal miners relied on canaries in cages as an early-warning system to detect toxic or explosive gases. The birds, being more sensitive...
Madagascar-based Scientist Awarded Prestigious Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant for Ground-breaking Bryophyte Study
Renowned Malagasy bryologist, Dr Lovanomenjanahary Marline, has been awarded the prestigious Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant, a $150,000 grant aimed at supporting early-career...
Science and innovation can shape agriculture in East Africa, FAO Says
Harnessing science, innovation, and digitization are crucial to boosting agricultural production and livelihood resilience in Eastern Africa - this was the key message at...
FAO in an initiative to enhance responsible antimicrobial use in broiler farms in six...
Poultry farmers are set to benefit from an initiative by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in collaboration with Kenya’s Pwani University...
Global Organic Milk Industry is expected to reach US$ 319.36 Million By 2033 –...
The global market for organic milk was estimated by Fact.MR to be worth US$ 159.75 million in 2022, with a 5% compound annual growth...
The demand for lubricants to support the machinery driving agricultural productivity is on the...
The global agricultural lubricants market size reached US$ 3.4 billion in 2022. The market is poised to hold revenues worth US$ 3.6 billion in...
UFS appoints Prof Paul Oberholster as Dean: Faculty of Natural And Agricultural Sciences
The University of the Free State (UFS) has appointed Prof Paul Oberholster as Dean: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences as of 1 January...
Food taxes, farm subsidies and GM crops: new ‘how-to’ guide launched for tailor-made food...
A new tool will help governments customise food and agriculture policies based on country-level circumstances to increase their effectiveness at improving diets, adapting to...