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Scientists discover genetic blueprint that could revolutionize global food production: ‘More productive and resilient crops for the future’

“Answering this question is a huge step toward understanding how we can make the most robust and productive crops possible.” To harness the power of the sun and make sugars

January 10, 2025 No Comments

Agri News

Powerful solar storms are a nightmare for farmers. ‘Our tractors acted like they were demon possessed’

Modern-day farming is a high-tech operation highly dependent on GPS-guided tractors revolutionizing the way crops are planted, fertilized and harvested. But on May 10, 2024, that system came under attack,

January 10, 2025 No Comments

Crop Cultivation

7 vegetables to plant in December – you don’t even need a greenhouse to sow these crops over winter

It may be cold outdoors, but you can sow vegetable seeds inside. Discover our expert list of what to plant this month along with tips for successful sowing December is

December 10, 2024 No Comments

Agri News

Why a dairy farm turned to producing pineapples

By Mike Burgess In 2019, dairy farmer Jonathan Willows and his business partner, Laine Collett, launched a pineapple operation on a dairy farm in the Eastern Cape. They spoke to

December 10, 2024 No Comments

Agri News

Farm-fegnugen? Volkswagen rolls out an electric tractor

By Jo Borrás Volkswagen Group Africa has officially begun production of a modern electric farm tractor at its multifunctional facility in Gashora, Rwanda in a bid to advance modern, low-emission agricultural

December 10, 2024 No Comments

Agri News

The role of carbon credits in Africa’s transition to clean cooking

JOHANNESBURG – Africa, a continent blessed with abundant natural resources, is also home to a significant portion of the world’s population reliant on traditional cooking methods. According to the International

December 10, 2024 No Comments

Crop Cultivation

Mangaung garden feeds 130, provides skills to local youth

The Dikonyana community centre garden in Mangaung’s Namibia Square is helping combat hunger while training young people in agriculture. Led by Selina Majafi, the project now feeds 130 people weekly

December 10, 2024 No Comments

Agri News

Cash-strapped US farmers switch to generic crop chemicals, in blow to big manufacturers

Nov 14 (Reuters) – U.S. farmers struggling with slumping incomes and depressed grain prices have been switching to cheaper generic pesticides and fungicides as they plan for spring planting next

December 10, 2024 No Comments

Agri News

Agriculture has huge potential for reducing poverty

Growth in agriculture is in general two to three times more effective at reducing poverty than an equivalent amount of growth generated outside agriculture. This was according to Wandile Sihlobo,

December 10, 2024 No Comments

Agri News

Smallholder farmers, the unsung heroes of agriculture, are helping to secure South Africa’s food future

As South Africa looks to a future threatened by climate change and rising food insecurity, the role of small-scale farmers becomes even more critical. These farmers are not just growing

December 10, 2024 No Comments