Southern Africa
Comprehensive, insightful and in-depth articles and news on agriculture, and developments from around Southern Africa.
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Delivering safe and effective Bt maize in Mozambique
Mozambique stands at the forefront of a new chapter in African agriculture – one defined by innovation, safety, and the…
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UPL Corp. launches Smart Climate Ag
UPL Corporation, a global provider of sustainable agricultural solutions, has launched Smart Climate Ag, a climate-positive programme for South African…
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Mozambique’s new sesame facility to process 20,000 tonnes per year
Mozambique ranks as Africa’s fifth-largest sesame exporter, behind Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania and Ethiopia. While the raw product is mostly shipped…
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South Africa committed to strengthen beekeeping industry
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening South Africa’s beekeeping industry, describing honeybees as “the farmers of…
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Zimbabwe’s wheat harvest hits record 639,942 tons, up 13% YoY
Zimbabwe’s wheat harvest for the 2024/2025 season reached a record 639,942 tons, according to figures from the Agricultural and Rural…
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Bühler to showcase smart silo technology at Africa’s premier agrifood investment platform
Smart silos and grain storage technology will be the focus of a key presentation by Marco Sutter, Managing Director of…
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Zambia launches a digital skills training initiative to meet agri production targets
The Zambian government launched a digital skills training initiative this week for agricultural extension officers. This action forms part of…
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Micropropagation of plum cultivars: A first for South Africa
Micropropagation in tissue culture is widely recognised as an effective method for the mass production of disease-free plants. It’s especially…
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