Limpopo Premier warns officials against misusing farmer grants
Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba is taking decisive action to combat corruption, firmly warning officials to stop diverting drought relief funds meant for struggling farmers....
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Optimizing Sunflower Yields Through Strategic Planting Timing
Sunflower is a resilient crop that performs well across various climates and soil conditions, celebrated for its adaptability and high yields. While sunflowers can endure...
Empowering African Smallholder Farmers to Combat Soybean Rust: The Impact of Early Warning Systems
New Partnership to Help African Farmers Combat Soybean Rust with Early Warning Systems A new collaboration between Solidaridad, Kvuno, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture...
Expert tips for managing calving issues in Dexter cattle
At a regenerative farming day held earlier this year in Paarl, Western Cape, Willie du Plessis, chairperson of the Southern Dexter Club, shed some light...
Mid-term budget brings little comfort for sugar cane farmers
Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, delivered the medium-term budget policy statement on Thursday, which was met with mixed reactions from the agriculture sector. Wandile Sihlobo,...
Enhancing Soil Health: The Importance of Chopping Crop Residues in Open Fields
Crop Residue Management: The Benefits of Chopping with a Flail Mower As harvesting season concludes, farmers are left with a diverse array of crop residues,...
Integrated Pest Management: A Sustainable Farming Solution
Understanding Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a holistic approach to pest control that combines various strategies to effectively, economically, and environmentally...
Zimbabwe Blueberry Farmers Strive to Meet Rising Demand Amid Funding Challenges
Zimbabwean farmers are eager to seize the growing global demand for blueberries, yet many, like self-funded grower Willard Zireva, face significant financial challenges and limited...
Court says GMO regulator didn’t follow proper procedure
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has put the brakes on the commercial release of Bayer’s drought-tolerant maize variety MON87460, citing that the Department of...
Ugandan farmers set to benefit from China-Uganda bamboo project
Farmers in Uganda are poised to benefit from bamboo production training following an announcement by the Chinese government to establish a bamboo training and plantation...