Namibia: Nust Holds Workshop On Sustainable Farming
THE Centre for Enterprise Development (CED) at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) held a two-day workshop for vegetable growers in the Kalkrand...
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A Big Success for the 20th Edition of the JOSKIN Pro Days!
The year 2021 began with the traditional JOSKIN open days, a series of days aiming at introducing the general public to the machines of the...
John Deere offers all-new lineup of Hagie Self-Propelled STS12, STS16, and STS20 Sprayers
Three new models are available with 1,200- to 2,000- gallon capacity tanks. New Hagie™ STS12, STS16 and STS20 Sprayers are powered by John Deere PowerTech™ 9.0...
EuroTier 2021: Impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on livestock businesses in Africa
The Covid-19 pandemic caused chaos for the agricultural sector all around the world but was particularly troublesome in sub-Saharan Africa. Details of a survey conducted...
Govt eases animal movement ban
THE Directorate of VeterinaryServices under the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has eased the ban restricting the movement of cattle. This resulted in...
6 new regions and districts receive 50 vehicles to aid agricultural and extension activities
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has taken delivery of 50 double cabin pick-up vehicles to aid agricultural operational and extension activities in six...
Cape Verde: How Cabo Verde Indigenous Beans Could Boost Food Security
With just over half a million inhabitants, Cabo Verde is heavily dependent on food imports. It spent $65 million importing food products in 2018. This dependence on...
NGO calls for government’s support for women in agriculture
The Centre for Women in Agriculture and Nutrition (CWAN), a Non-governmental Organisation, has called on the government to prioritise the needs of women in agriculture...
Agriculture in the year ahead
The agriculture sector will be one of the best performers in the South African economy in a year full of turbulence. This year will be...
GM, drought-tolerant, insect-resistant corn could save Nigeria $168 million in pesticide imports annually
Nigeria could save $168 million worth of chemical import annually from the production of the new maize variety. [TELA maize project investigator Professor Rabiu] Adamu...