SA producers alert as recession grips the Netherlands
During the much-anticipated visit by king Willem-Alexander and queen Máxima of the Netherlands to South Africa in October, agriculture will top the agenda. The king will be in South Africa
Committee chairperson on Agriculture welcomes avocado export agreement with China
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela, has welcomes the agreement with the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Wang Yi
Four new climate-resistant potato varieties bred and grown in Nigeria
Nigeria is making big moves in farming, especially with potatoes. As the world faces changes in weather and the economy, it’s more important than ever for countries to rely on
Quiz: Which Chainsaw is Best for You?
Looking for the perfect chainsaw that fits your needs? According to Charles Henderson, Business Development Manager at Husqvarna South Africa and a seasoned Tree Professional, the world of chainsaws has
SA and China agriculture ministers sign export agreement for avocados
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Thoko Didiza has signed an agreement with Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi for the export of avocado to the
Zimbabwe orange juice export earnings up 87 percent
Zimbabwe has witnessed an 87 percent surge in citrus export earnings from US$654 000 in the first half of 2022 to US$1, 22 million during the corresponding period this year.
Ethiopia and African Development Bank Group ink $84.3 million grant agreement to enhance wheat production
The African Development Bank Group has awarded grant funding totalling $84.3 million to Ethiopia to advance wheat production and increase farmers’ incomes. Ethiopia’s Finance Minister Ahmed Shide and African Development
Fish farmers lament loss of N100 billion to flood
Fish farmers in Nigeria By Godwin Oritse THE leadership of the Akwa Ibom Fisheries Association has decried the loss of over N100 billion to flood, increasing cost of fish feeds…
The long road to building sustainable food systems in Africa
Image source: Techcabal Food is expensive in many African countries and not enough for everyone. It has caused political revolutions in Egypt, Sudan, and Tunisia. And it was the inspiration
BRICS Ministers sign declaration on agriculture
Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza, has welcomed the signing of the Joint Declaration of the 13th Meeting of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa