Zambia bans maize exports over dry spell
The Zambian government has imposed restrictions on maize and mealie meal (maize flour) exports in response to an extended dry spell endangering the harvest. Minister of Agriculture Reuben Phiri announced
Varaha raises $8.7m to help smallholders in Asia & Africa transition to climate-friendly farming methods
Image credit: iStock Breaking ‘the vicious cycle’ for smallholder farmers Founders Madhur Jain (CEO), Ankita Garg (COO) and Vishal Kuchanur (CTO) all have backgrounds in agriculture (in addition to biotech
OINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT BETWEEN CUBA AND SOUTH AFRICA COMES BEFORE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE
The recent outbreak of avian flu that crippled the poultry industry and inflated prices has compelled the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development to seek mechanisms to avert
The Battle of the Blades
AutoMowers vs. Ride-On Mowers vs. Traditional Mowers – Which is Best for You? When it comes to lawn care, homeowners, landowners and even greenspace professionals are faced with an array
Frozen strawberries and oranges drive Egypt’s export growth to Brazil
According to EastFruit, Egypt is expanding its export markets for vegetables and fruits, and Brazil is one of the most promising destinations. In 2023, Egyptian exporters doubled their shipments of
Moroccan Confederation Condemns European Farmer’s Vandalism of Agricultural Exports
Farmers set branches and tires on fire as they demonstrate in southwerstern France. photo credit: Christophe Archambault/AFP via Getty Images Rabat – The Moroccan Confederation of Agriculture and Rural Development
EquityBCDC bets on mining, agriculture
This year’s Mining Indaba sounded a call to local banks to increase their role in mining by stepping in to support projects deemed risky by international lenders. Despite holding 30
Nigeria still has untapped potential in the agricultural produce export market
Nigeria’s agricultural sector, though a vast source of foreign exchange, remains underexploited due to a lack of government commitment. The country has the potential to significantly enhance the value of
Making land reform work
Land Reform – Johannesburg; Declining budgetary allocations for land reform continue to hamper the state’s ability to effectively drive a successful land reform programme, leaving many land-dependent communities entrenched in
Poultry imports to South Africa rebound
The largest import categories of poultry into South Africa are mechanically deboned meat and offal. Photo: Canva In 2023, poultry imports into South Africa increased after a 4-year decline. Poultry