Agtech company UfarmX recently announced a sustainable partnership with Africa GreenTec to support women farmers in Senegal grappling with the aftermath of climate change
Agriculture
Negligence in smart farming spurs 20% surge in poisonous carrots, report reveals
A recent report from the Repocket team revealed a shocking 20% rise in toxic carrot production resulting from negligence in innovative smart farming methods
SA Harvest entrepreneurial initiative empowers youth skilled in agriculture
As part of the SA Harvest entrepreneurial incubator initiative supported by Naspers Labs, 10 previously unemployed post-graduate students took part in a week-long training programme focused on providing them with a National Certificate in Plant Production, a crucial step toward agricultural management and entrepreneurship
South Africa promotes stone fruit to boost nectarine production
South African growers are increasing plantings of nectarines on the back of rising demand and better financial returns at grower level
Supporting smallholder farmers in the fight against climate change
International NGO, Farm Africa joins forces with the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) to hold a parliamentary reception on 16 January, focusing on the importance of sustainable agriculture