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SA red meat producers target Algeria to expand exports

SA red meat producers target Algeria to expand exports

#BizTrends2025 Sponsors announced and categories still open for Curating the Future

#BizTrends2025 Sponsors announced and categories still open for Curating the Future

21 Nov 2024

Kenyan eco-entrepreneur tackles food waste with sustainable solutions

Kenyan eco-entrepreneur tackles food waste with sustainable solutions

28 Oct 2024

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UJ to host inaugural African Conference on Vertical Farming and Urban Agriculture

UJ to host inaugural African Conference on Vertical Farming and Urban Agriculture

5 Apr 2019

350 African researchers to benefit from training in how to tackle crop disease

350 African researchers to benefit from training in how to tackle crop disease

5 Apr 2019

FAO, ADEPT partner to promote potential of African diaspora in agribusiness

FAO, ADEPT partner to promote potential of African diaspora in agribusiness

4 Apr 2019

Three ways cities can help feed the world, without costing the Earth

Three ways cities can help feed the world, without costing the Earth

Silvio Caputo 4 Apr 2019

New Kenya farmers market to connect producers and consumers

New Kenya farmers market to connect producers and consumers

3 Apr 2019

USAID launches 3 Centres of Excellence to build links between Egyptian, US universities

USAID launches 3 Centres of Excellence to build links between Egyptian, US universities

3 Apr 2019

Africa rising as Bizcommunity launches .Africa domain

Africa rising as Bizcommunity launches .Africa domain

Bizcommunity.com 2 Apr 2019

The Great Migration river crossing. Image source:

People are taking a huge toll on the plains of the Serengeti-Mara

Joseph Ogutu 2 Apr 2019

Mark Eddo, Yonov Agah, Paul Holthus and David Luke at ABEF2018.

Tunis to host 2019 Africa Blue Economy Forum

1 Apr 2019

Cutting nitrogen fertiliser amounts raise rice yields

Cutting nitrogen fertiliser amounts raise rice yields

Paul Adepoju 29 Mar 2019

Syngenta to support Zambian farmers with sustainable farming solutions

Syngenta to support Zambian farmers with sustainable farming solutions

29 Mar 2019

Nigeria gains new distiller following 1960 Rootz acquisition

Nigeria gains new distiller following 1960 Rootz acquisition

29 Mar 2019

CIFOR, AFR100 partner to ensure sustainable landscape restoration in Africa

CIFOR, AFR100 partner to ensure sustainable landscape restoration in Africa

28 Mar 2019

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Why chefs are key in promoting sustainable food systems

28 Mar 2019

Ethiopian coffee showcased at global expo in Pu'er City

Ethiopian coffee showcased at global expo in Pu'er City

26 Mar 2019

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Farmcrowdy closes $1m additional seed funding

Fundisiwe Maseko 25 Mar 2019

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#CitrusSummit: Fruitful opportunities in technology

Carin Venter 25 Mar 2019

Blue economy: Experts call for sustainable exploitation

Blue economy: Experts call for sustainable exploitation

Ruth Waruhiu 25 Mar 2019

Tanzanian farmers don't vaccinate against foot and mouth disease. Here's why

Tanzanian farmers don't vaccinate against foot and mouth disease. Here's why

Ashley Railey 22 Mar 2019

No-deal Brexit and its impact on South African poultry

No-deal Brexit and its impact on South African poultry

22 Mar 2019

Irrigating Africa: Can small-scale farmers lead the way?

Irrigating Africa: Can small-scale farmers lead the way?

Ian Scoones 20 Mar 2019

SA wool market resilient despite China's suspension

SA wool market resilient despite China's suspension

20 Mar 2019

Africa takes centre stage at Blue Belt Initiative Conference for sustainable fisheries, aquaculture

Africa takes centre stage at Blue Belt Initiative Conference for sustainable fisheries, aquaculture

15 Mar 2019

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AGT Foods to sponsor Greenpop tree planting festivals

15 Mar 2019

Agritech Expo Zambia 2019 announces AgriTeach programme lineup

Agritech Expo Zambia 2019 announces AgriTeach programme lineup

15 Mar 2019

Agri SA, SAAFWUA signs MoU to enhance water resource management

Agri SA, SAAFWUA signs MoU to enhance water resource management

14 Mar 2019

Migration and displacement: the human face of climate change

Migration and displacement: the human face of climate change

Danette Breitenbach 14 Mar 2019

Time to reframe the discipline of finance to focus on sustainability

Time to reframe the discipline of finance to focus on sustainability

Danette Breitenbach 13 Mar 2019

Ethiopia needs to improve production of its "golden crop" Teff. Here's how

Ethiopia needs to improve production of its "golden crop" Teff. Here's how

11 Mar 2019

Dedicated cannabis expo set for Cape Town in April

Dedicated cannabis expo set for Cape Town in April

11 Mar 2019

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UJ to host inaugural African Conference on Vertical Farming and Urban Agriculture

AgricultureUJ to host inaugural African Conference on Vertical Farming and Urban Agriculture

5 Apr 2019

350 African researchers to benefit from training in how to tackle crop disease

Agriculture350 African researchers to benefit from training in how to tackle crop disease

5 Apr 2019

FAO, ADEPT partner to promote potential of African diaspora in agribusiness

AgricultureFAO, ADEPT partner to promote potential of African diaspora in agribusiness

4 Apr 2019

Three ways cities can help feed the world, without costing the Earth

AgricultureThree ways cities can help feed the world, without costing the Earth

Silvio Caputo 4 Apr 2019

New Kenya farmers market to connect producers and consumers

AgricultureNew Kenya farmers market to connect producers and consumers

3 Apr 2019

USAID launches 3 Centres of Excellence to build links between Egyptian, US universities

EducationUSAID launches 3 Centres of Excellence to build links between Egyptian, US universities

3 Apr 2019

Africa rising as Bizcommunity launches .Africa domain

Marketing & MediaAfrica rising as Bizcommunity launches .Africa domain

Bizcommunity.com 2 Apr 2019

The Great Migration river crossing. Image source:

ESG & SustainabilityPeople are taking a huge toll on the plains of the Serengeti-Mara

Joseph Ogutu 2 Apr 2019

Mark Eddo, Yonov Agah, Paul Holthus and David Luke at ABEF2018.

ESG & SustainabilityTunis to host 2019 Africa Blue Economy Forum

1 Apr 2019

Cutting nitrogen fertiliser amounts raise rice yields

AgricultureCutting nitrogen fertiliser amounts raise rice yields

Paul Adepoju 29 Mar 2019

Syngenta to support Zambian farmers with sustainable farming solutions

AgricultureSyngenta to support Zambian farmers with sustainable farming solutions

29 Mar 2019

Nigeria gains new distiller following 1960 Rootz acquisition

RetailNigeria gains new distiller following 1960 Rootz acquisition

29 Mar 2019

CIFOR, AFR100 partner to ensure sustainable landscape restoration in Africa

AgricultureCIFOR, AFR100 partner to ensure sustainable landscape restoration in Africa

28 Mar 2019

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Tourism & TravelWhy chefs are key in promoting sustainable food systems

28 Mar 2019

Ethiopian coffee showcased at global expo in Pu'er City

RetailEthiopian coffee showcased at global expo in Pu'er City

26 Mar 2019

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AgricultureFarmcrowdy closes $1m additional seed funding

Fundisiwe Maseko 25 Mar 2019

Brienne Hong via

Agriculture#CitrusSummit: Fruitful opportunities in technology

Carin Venter 25 Mar 2019

Blue economy: Experts call for sustainable exploitation

ESG & SustainabilityBlue economy: Experts call for sustainable exploitation

Ruth Waruhiu 25 Mar 2019

Tanzanian farmers don't vaccinate against foot and mouth disease. Here's why

AgricultureTanzanian farmers don't vaccinate against foot and mouth disease. Here's why

Ashley Railey 22 Mar 2019

No-deal Brexit and its impact on South African poultry

RetailNo-deal Brexit and its impact on South African poultry

22 Mar 2019

Irrigating Africa: Can small-scale farmers lead the way?

AgricultureIrrigating Africa: Can small-scale farmers lead the way?

Ian Scoones 20 Mar 2019

SA wool market resilient despite China's suspension

AgricultureSA wool market resilient despite China's suspension

20 Mar 2019

Africa takes centre stage at Blue Belt Initiative Conference for sustainable fisheries, aquaculture

AgricultureAfrica takes centre stage at Blue Belt Initiative Conference for sustainable fisheries, aquaculture

15 Mar 2019

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AgricultureAGT Foods to sponsor Greenpop tree planting festivals

15 Mar 2019

Agritech Expo Zambia 2019 announces AgriTeach programme lineup

AgricultureAgritech Expo Zambia 2019 announces AgriTeach programme lineup

15 Mar 2019

Agri SA, SAAFWUA signs MoU to enhance water resource management

AgricultureAgri SA, SAAFWUA signs MoU to enhance water resource management

14 Mar 2019

Migration and displacement: the human face of climate change

ESG & SustainabilityMigration and displacement: the human face of climate change

Danette Breitenbach 14 Mar 2019

Time to reframe the discipline of finance to focus on sustainability

ESG & SustainabilityTime to reframe the discipline of finance to focus on sustainability

Danette Breitenbach 13 Mar 2019

Ethiopia needs to improve production of its "golden crop" Teff. Here's how

AgricultureEthiopia needs to improve production of its "golden crop" Teff. Here's how

11 Mar 2019

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AgricultureGlobal hydroponic markets to reach estimated CAGR of 6.5% by 2025

11 Mar 2019

Dedicated cannabis expo set for Cape Town in April

RetailDedicated cannabis expo set for Cape Town in April

11 Mar 2019

Woolworths, partners launch community learning farm in Stellenbosch

AgricultureWoolworths, partners launch community learning farm in Stellenbosch

8 Mar 2019

High-tech agriculture: Farmers risk being 'locked in' to unsustainable practices

AgricultureHigh-tech agriculture: Farmers risk being 'locked in' to unsustainable practices

8 Mar 2019

African seed companies shine in serving smallholder farmers

AgricultureAfrican seed companies shine in serving smallholder farmers

7 Mar 2019

Zambia: FMD outbreak in southern province

AgricultureZambia: FMD outbreak in southern province

6 Mar 2019

4 tech trends to shape agriculture in 2019

Agriculture4 tech trends to shape agriculture in 2019

4 Mar 2019

Connecting food waste and sanitation services can help African farmers

AgricultureConnecting food waste and sanitation services can help African farmers

Federico Davila, Alice Mweetwa, Dana Cordell, Frank Mnthambala, Gudina Tucho, Ruben Sakrabani 4 Mar 2019

Stellenbosch University's agriculture initiative to aid Malawi farming community

AgricultureStellenbosch University's agriculture initiative to aid Malawi farming community

1 Mar 2019

Aerobotics expands its Series A funding with Paper Plane Ventures

AgricultureAerobotics expands its Series A funding with Paper Plane Ventures

1 Mar 2019

Liquor industry signs guidelines for good business practice for SA companies in Africa

RetailLiquor industry signs guidelines for good business practice for SA companies in Africa

1 Mar 2019