Google and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has developed a new tool anyone, anywhere can access to obtain multidimensional maps and statistics showing key climate and environmental trends wherever they are...
3 days ago
A coordinated project by the Agricultural Research Council, F3 Fruit Fly Free has been initiated to establish and maintain fruit fruit production areas free or under low prevalence of this pest in Southern Africa...
4 Sep 2020
Agri Technovation, in partnership with Laeveld Agrochem, has introduced its new technology, the ITEST Carbohydrates analysis programme to assist citrus farmers in establishing greater equilibrium between crops, resulting in increased harvest yields over time...
2 Sep 2020
Genomic testing will enable farmers to fine tune their management, selection and breeding decisions with confidence...
2 Sep 2020
According to Willem Mostert, Namibian manager of Cherry Irrigation, whose team designed and implemented the fully automated drip irrigation and fertigation management system for the landmark project, the quality of the fruit harvested has so far been exceptional...
5 Aug 2020
Food giants muscle in on booming alternative protein market, with dedicated teams to develop and sell plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy...
30 Jul 2020
The Competition Commission said that of the 1,600 complaints received under the excessive pricing and consumer protection regulations by the end of June, 19% related to basic food products...
17 Jul 2020
According to a study by the United Nations, over 60% of diseases affecting humans originated from animals...
Elizna Erasmus 16 Jul 2020
The steep decline in biodiversity is worrying, especially as wild species are important for pollination and pest control...
Lenore Fahrig 13 Jul 2020
The coconut - an icon of unspoiled tropical idylls - causes more environmental harm than many people realise...
Erik Meijaard 7 Jul 2020
The webinar unpacked the experiences of consumer cooperatives and explored the rise of mutual aid societies and food relief initiatives during the Covid-19 crisis...
5 Jun 2020
Diseases that devastate African communities are the focus of a brand new short animated film launched this week by The CONNECTED Virus Network, based at The Universities of Bristol and Newcastle in the United Kingdom...
22 May 2020
The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa has extended the application deadline for its Masters of Engineering bursary and research programme until 22 June...
22 May 2020
Maize farmers who aim to practise no-tillage or conservation agriculture on their farms will benefit from considerably higher yields during dry seasons...
Engela Duvenage 5 May 2020
