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Going organic – with care

Sustainability, it is clear, has always been a priority for the Bosmans: no fewer than eight generations of this family have farmed on Lelienfontein...

Growing hemp: SA takes a step closer to commercial cultivation

Hailing from a family of vegetable growers, ‘master grower’ Natie Ferreira looks the part, with his lush beard and hard-working hands. Based in the...

Malawi Fertilizer Suppliers Withdraw From Affordable Inputs Programme

The ongoing Affordable Inputs Programme (AIP) is likely to be seriously hampered following the pulling out of thirteen companies – including major agro-dealers –...

Zimbabwe: Farmers Decry High Seed Cost

BULAWAYO peri-urban farmers have decried the exorbitant prices of maize seed and fertilizer. The rains which fall in the city Wednesday have stampeded farmers into...

Offshore investment made easy

In the eyes of many investors, there has always been a deep gulf between ‘local’ and ‘offshore’ investment. But times have changed. Special allowances...

Sustainable biotechnological solutions for African agriculture sector

Agriculture plays a pivotal role in the African economic activity catering for more than two thirds of the continent’s working population. According to FAO...

Senwes is offering R20 million in production loans to black farmers

In terms of the approval conditions, Senwes is required to extend material financial assistance to black farmers. Senwes will therefore once again provide production loans...

I didn’t prevent anyone from building fertiliser manufacturing plant – Agric Minister

Agriculture Minister, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto has debunked claims that he prevented an entrepreneur from establishing a fertilizer manufacturing plant in the country. According to...

Biltong that tastes of the real Karoo

Starting a business, especially later in life, often springs from having had a long-standing interest in a subject or an activity. Madie van Zyl, who...

Emergency Seeds, Fertilizer Cushion Farmers in Lesotho Against Impacts of COVID-19

Marethabile Mokitimi feeds about 20 members of her extended family, although most of her biological children are now married. Much of the food is...

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