SADC among most undernourished regions worldwide
While much of the rest of the world is now less food-insecure and better-nourished than in 2022, Africa is trending ...
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Empowering African plant protection agencies to combat devastating potato pest
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has launched an initiative to empower national plant protection organisations across Africa in ...
Regional initiative helps farmers reclaim fertile ground
A new initiative aims to help farmers learn how to promote and maintain soil fertility while enhancing their skills in ...
Nutrition innovators from East and West Africa receive top honours
The 2025 Fortify Forward Innovation Challenge has highlighted the vital role of fortification and biofortification in the fight against malnutrition.
China, tariffs, Africa, agriculture and the hope for more exports
I’m at the airport in Kimberly in the Northern Cape as I type this, and I just saw the news that ...
African Development Bank considers a R9bn facility to unlock R182bn finance for smallholder farmers
Currently, only 6% of African smallholder farmers have access to credit, and less than 20% use improved seeds.
Established in 2020, African Farming aims to support black commercial farming in South Africa by providing informative and inspiring content and creating communication and education channels to help farmers develop and grow. Its initiatives include African Farming information days and workshops, which empower farmers – whether new or experienced – to build profitable and sustainable farming enterprises.