Stewarding the soil

How natural biostimulants are shaping the future of farming Soil erosion and degradation are among the most pressing environmental challenges globally. In South Africa alone, an estimated 10%-20% of agricultural…

A tale of unexpected growth

Unpacking the 2025 navel orange season withBoitshoko Ntshabele, CEO of the Citrus Growers Association  Tracking the development of the navel crop is a critical mid-season activity. As the first major…

Beyond land access

The neglected struggles of South Africa’s emerging commercial farmers When discussing the land reform programme in South Africa, we often celebrate the number of beneficiaries who have finally gained access…

Chitosan and nanotechnology

Quiet intersection of innovation andsustainability is shaping the future of agriculture In the continuously evolving field of science, nanotechnology stands out as one of the most revolutionary domains, offering solutions…

Optimise for resilience and efficiency

The three technological trendsdriving the future of crop production From AI-driven analytics to satellite imagery, advances in technology are transforming how the agriculture industry monitors and manages crop production. Where…

Transformation through technology

Mechanizing Africa’s farms won’t work unless we do it differently, writes Beth Bechdol For decades, Africa’s agricultural mechanization has been guided by a stubborn assumption: if tractors transformed farming elsewhere,…