Malawi Makes First Large-Scale Wheat Harvest
BLANTYRE, MALAWI — Malawi has made its first successful large-scale harvest of wheat after years of attempts to find a variety of grain suitable for its soil. Wheat farming is…
MF Global series lowers total cost of ownership for South African farmers
Johannesburg, South Africa, 24 October 2023: Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is a comprehensive approach to evaluate the overall expenses associated with owning and operating a tractor over its entire
Co-cultivating Excellence in Agricultural Firefighting
Veld fires pose a great threat to farmers as uncontrolled blazes can quickly engulf vast stretches of farmland, consuming crops, livestock and essential infrastructure, wiping out years of hard work
SA:Western Cape Dept of Agriculture to protect fruit export industry with R2 mln investment
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has invested R2 mln (€100,000) in research to protect the export fruit industry from pests. The financial support was given to citrus growers in
Ghana’s Complete Farmer, which connects farmers to global food buyers, raises $10.4M
Africa’s agricultural sector has a significant social and economic impact, per McKinsey. The percentage of smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa exceeds 60%, while agriculture accounts for approximately 23% of the
Hard Red Winter Wheat Export Opportunities to Chile
U.S. wheat exports have struggled the past year as Russia has dominated the global wheat market even as world wheat supplies trend lower. The U.S. is still seeing trade to
Navigating Loadshedding Challenges in South Africa
The Benefits of Generators as an Alternative Power Source Loadshedding continues to beleaguer homes and businesses across South Africa, with the Energy Council of South Africa recently forecasting its continuation
Chairperson of the Masakona CPA shares that skills will make a difference to the status quo in land reform
Land reform: South Africa – 28 September 2023: It is estimated that around 70% of restituted land in South Africa is less productive, in part because beneficiaries receive limited or…
South Africa’s apple and pear exports to China show countertrend growth
Due to adverse weather events like hail and floods earlier in the year, Hortgro has revised its export forecasts for the 2023 season. The estimated export volume for apples is
UHT MILK IMPORTS THREATEN FARMERS & LIVELIHOODS
Tip-Top Milk, a leading South African milk trader and transporter, is concerned the recent import of approximately 30 million litres of cheap UHT milk by a local retailer is fostering