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BATSA, ECDC MoU heralds the revival of tobacco farming in the Eastern Cape
BATSA, ECDC MoU heralds the revival of tobacco farming in the Eastern Cape
British American Tobacco South Africa (BATSA) and the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support emerging tobacco farmers in the Eastern Cape...read
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Study highlights agriculture's potential to promote economic development and transformation
"Agriculture is one of the most crucial issues in Africa's transformation agenda... now is the time to change our farming processes."read
Agriculture
How collaboration can help grow and transform agriculture in Africa

Daniel Rodriguez, John Dixon & Mulugetta Mekuria

There's no doubt that investment in agriculture can empower economic transformation in the region. But money alone can't solve Africa's agricultural problems. International collaboration is key... read
Why merely owning land isn't enough to empower Africa's women farmers

Agnes Andersson Djurfeldt

Even when women own land, their husbands are still perceived as household heads. As such, men have better access to public resources such as subsidised fertilisers and agricultural advisory services... read
Agri Tech
Kenyan mobile agri-platform to receive a $100,000 boost from Expo Live
The platform aims to improve Kenya's agricultural supply chain by enabling buyers and exporters to source fresh produce directly from smallholders farmers, event without access to the internet - shortening the supply chain, reducing food wastage and boosting farmers' income... read
Which climate-smart technologies will pay off for African farmers?

Caroline Mwongera

Hunger still stalks the continent, and climate change is a key culprit for low productivity. Africa's ability to feed itself hinges on investment in adapting to these conditions and minimsing agriculture's own contribution to climate change... read
Agribusiness
Doing good is good for business: Tiekie Barnard explains the benefits of Shared Value

Issued By Shift Social Development

Business is driven by profit, but Shift Social Development CEO Tiekie Barnard believes in the importance of profit with purpose. In this Q&A, she explains the meaning of Shared Value and how companies can use this business strategy to find where the biggest growth opportunities lie... read
Agro-processing
Food and beverage industry faced with mounting risks
The Allianz Risk Barometer 2018 indicated that business interruption is a top concern for the food and beverage industry with 53% of 68 respondents pointing to the worrisome risk... read
Commercial Fishing
When big data meets overfishing

Thin Lei Win

New technologies offer opportunities to combat overfishing, particularly for countries with limited means to patrol their waters or enforce legislation... read
Commodities & Fairtrade
Eastern Free State potato industry in focus

Izak Hofmeyr

The countrywide evaluation of potato cultivars is conducted annually under the auspices of the various potato working groups of Potatoes SA, with the aim to evaluate the potential of cultivars in the various environmental conditions throughout the country... read
Food Security
Bring climate-smart African grains to the dinner table for food security

Mologadi Makwela

Despite its low water requirement in comparison to maize, relative drought-resistance and potential benefits for health and sustainable agriculture, sorghum has received little attention in comparison to other crops... read
Forestry
How planting trees can protect cocoa plants against climate change

Philippe Vaast

Worldwide, areas suitable for cocoa production are predicted to shrink by up to 20-30% over the next 30 years. This is because cocoa trees are already struggling to cope with drier, hotter conditions... read
Research & Development
More scientists, researchers needed for interdisciplinary plant disease research network
The Connected Virus Network Launch Conference drew dozens of world-class researchers from sub-Saharan Africa and the UK, confirming a growing network whose collaborations promises to yield solutions to devastating crop diseases... read
Viticulture & Oenology
SA wine industry ups its research game to adapt to climate change
The South African wine industry is finding new ways to manage climate change by researching smart agri tools, drought tolerant cultivars, water stress management and efficient irrigation management. read
Africa Month
Creating business communities for African unity

Issued By Bizcommunity.com

The run-up to the 55th Africa Day, celebrated annually on 25 May in parts of Africa and around the world in commemoration of the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) (now the African Union), is an ideal time to reflect on the opportunities presented by a new collective zeitgeist happening in Africa... read
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For many people in #SouthSudan, cattle keeps hunger at bay, and wealth is counted in cattle, not cash. This is why,... https://t.co/9Kar1gX8V5
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RT @SBSAgri: The future of farming in Africa is not agriculture but agribusiness, a means of managing farms as commercial enterprises https...
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Here's proof that the meat industry treats chickens like objects. https://t.co/nl5UQ2nsBt
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The 2018 Africa Shared Value Summit - 24 May 2018 to 25 May 2018, Johannesburg
Join business thought leaders and trailblazers from across Africa at the 2018 Africa Shared Value Summit, taking place 24-25 May 2018 at the Maslow Conference Centre in Sandton, Johannesburg. Read more >>

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