The South African government has taken a significant step to alleviate the challenges faced by the agricultural industry as a result of frequent power outages by establishing the Agro-Energy Fund,…
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The return to full production at the Rainbow Chicken plant in Hammarsdale, outside Durban, is a historic event. The plant was partly shuttered in 2017, due to rising levels of…
Hammarsdale has special significance for FairPlay. The Hammarsdale closure, and the plight of the workers and communities affected, resulted in the launch of FairPlay as a movement opposed to dumping…
China believes African countries will be able to feed themselves, and has promised Chinese investment to help the continent to achieve that objective. The undertaking came from Chinese President Xi Jinping at…
By the year 2050, the global population is projected to surpass 9 billion, presenting a substantial challenge in ensuring an adequate food supply for everyone. Addressing this imperative, the agricultural…
While South Africa continues to record one of the highest unemployment rates in the world, there is good news from the agricultural sector, where jobs are being created. StatsSA reported that…
A Ghana-based start-up Oyster Agribusiness received substantial funding of $310,000. Oyster plans to collaborate with smallholder farmers and aims to promote sustainable agriculture, gender inclusivity, and effective talent management, With…
The tobacco regulators in Malawi have revealed an increase of 55% in the sale of the product amounting to $282 million compared to $182 million last year. Even though they…
India, the world’s largest rice exporter, has decided to immediately ban some overseas sales of the grain, potentially driving international rice prices even higher. Rice is a critical staple in…
According to World Health Organisation data, an alarming number of Africans—over 340 million—were affected by malnutrition and severe food insecurity between 2014 and 2020. Low agricultural productivity and post-harvest losses…
