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- [EIB Global commits €110m to boost Ethiopia’s rural agriculture and climate resilience](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/eib-global-commits-e110m-to-boost-ethiopias-rural-agriculture-and-climate-resilience/): The European Investment Bank’s development arm, EIB Global, has committed €110 million to support farmers in Ethiopia, in a move aimed at boosting agricultural productivity, expanding rural businesses and strengthening resilience to climate change.
- [Has restitution overshadowed land redistribution in SA?](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/has-restitution-overshadowed-land-redistribution-in-sa/): The land reform programme is anchored on three pillars: restitution, redistribution and land tenure reform. Restitution focuses on returning land or compensating claimant communities that were forcibly removed from their land after 1913. Redistribution aims to correct historical racial imbalances in land ownership by transferring state-acquired land to black beneficiaries. Land tenure reform focuses on securing and formalising land rights, particularly for people living in communal areas, farm dwellers and labour tenants, to ensure legal protection against eviction or insecure tenure.
- [ROI Reality Check: Paper vs. Other Agricultural Opportunities in Africa](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/roi-reality-check-paper-vs-other-agricultural-opportunities-in-africa/): Among African farmers' most critical decisions is deciding which crops to plant. The decision to pursue traditional agriculture or cultivate trees for paper mills represents a fundamental business model choice with long-term financial implications.
- [IITA, CIMMYT launch initiative to drive adoption of climate-resilient, high-yield maize hybrids in West Africa](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/iita-cimmyt-launch-initiative-to-drive-adoption-of-climate-resilient-high-yield-maize-hybrids-in-west-africa/): The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT) have launched a new initiative aimed at accelerating the adoption of climate-resilient, high-yield maize hybrids across West Africa.
- [Kenyan youth agritech startups win over $40,000 in push to scale farm innovations](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/kenyan-youth-agritech-startups-win-over-40000-in-push-to-scale-farm-innovations/): Eight agritech startups founded by young Kenyans have secured a combined $41,088 in funding under the 2025-26 AYuTe Africa (Agriculture, Youth and Technology) Challenge Kenya, a competition that supports young people developing practical technology solutions for smallholder farmers.
- [FAO backs compost training to boost local fertilizer in East Africa](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/fao-backs-compost-training-to-boost-local-fertilizer-in-east-africa/): Training of trainers approach supports access to affordable fertilizer solutions for farmers in Ethiopia and Rwanda
- [WEDA unveils Be.Fit exercise pen, combining animal welfare with functionality](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/weda-unveils-be-fit-exercise-pen-combining-animal-welfare-with-functionality/): As a leading supplier of livestock housing equipment for the agricultural sector, WEDA Dammann & Westerkamp of Lutten presents the new Be.Fit exercise farrowing pen for sows and piglets. The pen has been designed in accordance with the latest standards in pig farming and combines animal welfare requirements with practical functionality.
- [Opinion: The distant war that drove up prices across Africa](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/opinion-the-distant-war-that-drove-up-prices-across-africa/): John Karani is Secretary General of the African Supply Chain Confederation (ASCON)
- [First-of-its-kind combination vaccine launched in Kenya to increase protection against small ruminant diseases](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/first-of-its-kind-combination-vaccine-launched-in-kenya-to-increase-protection-against-small-ruminant-diseases/): A novel combination vaccine has been launched in Kenya to help protect the country’s sheep and goat herds against three of the most common and devastating diseases.
- [The hidden role veterinarians play in South Africa’s economy](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/the-hidden-role-veterinarians-play-in-south-africas-economy/): This World Veterinary Day on 25 April, global animal health company - Zoetis - celebrates some of the crucial ways that veterinarians support the local economy by protecting farming exports, food security and public health.
- [Corteva Agriscience championed inclusive growth at Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba 2026 through supplier development](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/corteva-agriscience-championed-inclusive-growth-at-mzansi-young-farmers-indaba-2026-through-supplier-development/): Corteva Agriscience reaffirmed its commitment to building an inclusive and resilient agricultural sector through its support of the 2026 Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba, a national platform dedicated to empowering emerging farmers, agripreneurs and future agricultural leaders.
- [WearCheck boosts onsite sampling capabilities](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/wearcheck-boosts-onsite-sampling-capabilities/): According to condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, taking samples is often a very specialised task, and not all maintenance teams have the correct training. Samples that are not taken correctly potentially contain external contamination and other material - even in miniscule amounts - that could compromise the accuracy of the test results.
- [Macfrut 2026, highlights of the opening day ](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/macfrut-2026-highlights-of-the-opening-day/): A highly successful start for Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable supply chain, which opened yesterday, Tuesday 21 April, under the best auspices. Numerous events took place on the opening day, including institutional moments such as the inauguration of the Dominican Republic and Peru stands, alongside several in-depth focus sessions starting with Mango and Avocado, the key products of this edition.
- [Earth Day 2026: giving everyone the power to protect the planet](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/earth-day-2026-giving-everyone-the-power-to-protect-the-planet/): Earth Day 2026 takes place on Wednesday April 22. This year’s campaign is centered on the theme “Our Power, Our Planet" which focuses on individual and community actions to drive positive ecological solutions - highlighting the power of people to effect change through advocacy, volunteering, civic participation, sustainable choices, and strengthening the public demand for environmental protections. From its 1970 origins to a global movement, Earth Day now works with more than 150,000 partners in over 192 countries, celebrating our planet and calling attention to the need for environmental stewardship and accountability.
- [The missing link: connecting agroforestry, recycling, and paper mills to create real jobs](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/the-missing-link-connecting-agroforestry-recycling-and-paper-mills-to-create-real-jobs/): Africa's agricultural sector stands at a crossroads where traditional farming practices meet innovative income opportunities. Agroforestry is the strategic integration of trees into farming systems, and it offers a viable business model for rural communities. When combined with collecting and selling recyclable paper waste, this dual-income approach creates a powerful economic engine.
- [CIMMYT, UC Davis sign MoU to develop low-fertilizer wheat for Africa](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/cimmyt-uc-davis-sign-mou-to-develop-low-fertilizer-wheat-for-africa/): With fertilizer supply chain disruptions driving up costs and limiting access, smallholder farmers urgently need technologies that reduce dependence on synthetic nitrogen inputs.
- [Addressing cost, supply, and disease pressures in Africa’s feed industry](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/addressing-cost-supply-and-disease-pressures-in-africas-feed-industry/): Feed producers across Africa are operating in an increasingly complex and volatile environment. Alongside rising input costs and ongoing supply chain instability, the sector is also facing renewed pressure from animal health challenges such as recurring outbreaks of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), which continue to disrupt livestock markets and demand patterns.
- [IITA, Bayer partner to develop climate-resilient, high-yield, nutrient-dense crops for Sub-Saharan African smallholders](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/iita-bayer-partner-to-develop-climate-resilient-high-yield-nutrient-dense-crops-for-sub-saharan-african-smallholders/): The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and Bayer have announced a new research partnership aimed at accelerating the development of climate-resilient, high-yielding, and nutrient-dense crops for smallholder farmers across sub-Saharan Africa.
- [Rising demand for advanced coolant technology](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/rising-demand-for-advanced-coolant-technology/): As modern engines become smaller, more powerful and increasingly complex, coolant technology has undergone a fundamental transformation. No longer limited to basic freeze protection, today’s formulations are engineered as sophisticated thermal management systems designed to meet stricter OEM standards, higher heat loads, and the demands of modern engine design.
- [Geospatial agriculture analytics market set to hit $5.45B by 2033](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/geospatial-agriculture-analytics-market-set-to-hit-5-45b-by-2033/): According to latest research by Growth Market Reports, the global Geo-Spatial Agriculture Analytics market size reached USD 1.94 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a robust CAGR of 13.2% during the forecast period, reaching USD 5.45 billion by 2033. This remarkable growth trajectory is driven by the increasing adoption of precision agriculture technologies, the proliferation of IoT-enabled devices, and the growing need for sustainable farming practices.
- [An Eye on Invasive Plants: A Living Peril to the Cape Floral Kingdom](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/an-eye-on-invasive-plants-a-living-peril-to-the-cape-floral-kingdom/): Africa is one of the most biodiverse continents and South Africa is home to the Cape Floral Kingdom -  by incredible margins being both the smallest and richest of the six floristic regions of the world with some of the most important national heritage assets literally rooted in the soil - as indigenous plants occurring only on our shores. However, the work of conservationists is never complete and indigenous biodiversity is never secure as alien plants proliferate triumphantly, save for the efforts of those vigilant few who work to address this silent menace.
- [Blending effortlessly, with style](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/blending-effortlessly-with-style/): Brett Binnekade, Bagtech, South Africa, explains why fertilizer blending is persisting as a key driver in agricultural productivity and sustainability.
- [Integrated Aqua-Agriculture growth in East Africa. From theory to PrAEctiCe](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/integrated-aqua-agriculture-growth-in-east-africa-from-theory-to-praectice/): Land ownership, climate change and socio-economic conditions threaten livelihoods and farmers across East Africa, who rely on their crops for their survival. Water conservation efforts should focus on improving irrigation techniques and strategically adopting the "more crops per drop" approach to increase crop yields, especially in areas with limited water resources. The PrAEctiCe project, funded by the EU Horizon-program, enhances food production through Integrated Aqua-Agriculture (IAA) systems to support smallholder farmers with sustainable farming techniques. The project also supports the development of tools for advisors and farmers, to choose the most appropriate IAA farming methods.
- [Ethiopia, Chinese firm signs deal to develop high-tech agriculture and renewable energy centre](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/ethiopia-chinese-firm-signs-deal-to-develop-high-tech-agriculture-and-renewable-energy-centre/): Ethiopia has signed a strategic agreement with Chinese company Aladdin Holdings Group to establish an integrated agriculture and renewable energy hub, marking a significant step in the country’s push to modernise its economy and strengthen food security.
- [Loopworm achieves carbon-negative animal and pet food ingredients, according to PwC](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/loopworm-achieves-carbon-negative-animal-and-pet-food-ingredients-according-to-pwc/): Loopworm, India's leading insect biotechnology company, announced the results of an independent 'Life Cycle Assessment' which reports that its silkworm-based ingredients for pet and animal nutrition are net carbon negative, actively removing more carbon than they emit. Producing 1 kg of Loopworm's silkworm-based ingredients removes 2.56 kg of CO₂ equivalent on a cradle-to-gate basis. 
- [DLG Feldtage 2026 focuses on modern crop protection solutions for sustainable arable farming](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/dlg-feldtage-2026-focuses-on-modern-crop-protection-solutions-for-sustainable-arable-farming/): 16–18 June 2026 at DLG’s international crop production center in Bernburg, Germany – Technical program with a focus on crop protection – serves as decision support for farms through exchange with exhibitors and experts
- [Ethiopia researchers find GMO feed safe for animal production](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/ethiopia-researchers-find-gmo-feed-safe-for-animal-production/): Researchers in Ethiopia have found that genetically modified (GMO) feed does not pose risks to livestock health or productivity, adding to growing evidence supporting its use in animal agriculture.
- [Tanzania strengthens partnership with Canada to modernise farming practices, boost productivity](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/tanzania-strengthens-partnership-with-canada-to-modernise-farming-practices-boost-productivity/): Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening agricultural cooperation with Canada, in a move aimed at modernising farming practices and boosting productivity across the sector.
- [Why healthy-looking herds may still face nutritional stress](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/why-healthy-looking-herds-may-still-face-nutritional-stress/): As seasonal changes begin to affect pasture quality, livestock farmers are being urged to take proactive steps to maintain herd health and productivity.
- [Airmar rolls out next-generation 300WX WeatherStation® for 2026](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/airmar-rolls-out-next-generation-300wx-weatherstation-for-2026/): 300WX WeatherStation® Instrument (with Relative Humidity)
- [VIV Select India 2026 signals fresh start for Indian livestock and poultry](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/viv-select-india-2026-signals-fresh-start-for-indian-livestock-and-poultry/): VIV Select India 2026 takes place from 22–24 April 2026 at Yashobhoomi Convention and Expo Centre, New Delhi, introducing the globally established VIV Worldwide platform to the Indian market for the first time. The three day business to business exhibition brings together international and domestic suppliers, industry leaders, and decision makers at a pivotal moment for India’s rapidly expanding animal protein sector.
- [Zambian farmers present climate-resilient solutions at WASA Field Day](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/zambian-farmers-present-climate-resilient-solutions-at-wasa-field-day/): Smallholder farmers in Zambia are demonstrating how improved soil management, better water use, and digital climate information can strengthen agricultural resilience at the Water and Soil Accelerator (WASA) Project Field Day on 15 April 2026 in Katete, hosted by Solidaridad and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI).
- [South Africa reports positive progress in mass foot-and-mouth disease vaccination campaign](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/south-africa-reports-positive-progress-in-mass-foot-and-mouth-disease-vaccination-campaign/): Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has expressed satisfaction with early results from the country’s mass Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccination campaign, declaring that the vaccines are proving effective in protecting the national herd.
- [Corteva agtech building sustainable agricultural productivity in South Africa](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/corteva-agtech-building-sustainable-agricultural-productivity-in-south-africa/): Through the integration of advanced digital platforms, precision agriculture technologies and pioneering biotechnology, Corteva Agriscience is equipping South African farmers with powerful, data-driven solutions that unlock yield potential, streamline operations and strengthen long-term environmental stewardship. Amid climate volatility, input cost pressures and rising food security demands farmers need more than traditional agronomic support. They need intelligent systems that transform data into actionable insights and science into measurable on-farm impact. Corteva’s integrated agtech approach connects research, digital innovation and seed technology into a cohesive innovative platform designed to enhance productivity and sustainability.
- [Harrogate Spring Water set to fell community woodland planted by children, contradicting Danone’s forest pledge](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/harrogate-spring-water-set-to-fell-community-woodland-planted-by-children-contradicting-danones-forest-pledge/): Danone claims forest-positive ambition while seeking to destroy local UK woodland
- [Nigeria approves release of new high-yielding groundnut variety outperforming existing strains by 14%](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/nigeria-approves-release-of-new-high-yielding-groundnut-variety-outperforming-existing-strains-by-14/): Nigeria has approved the release of SAMNUT 30 (ICGV 206228), a high-performing groundnut variety developed by the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), in a move expected to boost productivity, resilience, and food and nutrition security among smallholder farmers.
- [Fahari Aviation and aak-GROW / CropLife Kenya join forces for precision agriculture in Kenya](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/fahari-aviation-and-aak-grow-croplife-kenya-join-forces-for-precision-agriculture-in-kenya/): Fahari Aviation Limited, a subsidiary of Kenya Airways, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with aak-GROW / CropLife Kenya to accelerate the adoption of drone-enabled precision agriculture across Kenya. The partnership marks a significant step toward safer, more efficient, and sustainable farming practices.
- [Live demos of farm machinery and field robots at DLG-Feldtage 2026](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/live-demos-of-farm-machinery-and-field-robots-at-dlg-feldtage-2026/): Live Arena and DLG Demonstration Tracks – 66 machines live in the field – FarmRobotix: Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Automation in crop production – Field Robot Event – Expert presentations on the DLG Expert Stage – dlg-feldtage.de
- [Pressure mounts on World Bank to stop funding factory farming](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/pressure-mounts-on-world-bank-to-stop-funding-factory-farming/): Sub-Saharan Africa is a significant recipient. A 2023 white paper by the Stop Financing Factory Farming Campaign (S3F) revealed that the region received 22 animal agriculture projects of 62 projects across developing regions, valued at approximately $1.395 billion, accounting for 41.9% of the $3.3 billion in total direct support from development finance institutions, including the World Bank Group. These figures highlight the region’s share of global financing flows into industrial animal agriculture and raise concerns about the long-term impacts on rural livelihoods, ecosystems, and climate resilience across Africa.
- [ICRISAT report shows innovation bridging climate challenges and food security gaps](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/icrisat-report-shows-innovation-bridging-climate-challenges-and-food-security-gaps/): The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has unveiled its Innovations & Impact Report 2025, presenting compelling evidence that innovation remains the critical bridge between escalating global challenges and practical, scalable solutions—particularly across the fragile drylands of Africa and Asia.
- [BAW Congress 2026 Arrives in Valencia: A City That Understands Agriculture](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/baw-congress-2026-arrives-in-valencia-a-city-that-understands-agriculture/): If the first day was dedicated to connecting foundations, the second will deepen execution. Tomorrow’s plenary sessions will expand this movement, bringing together regulators, international institutions, industry leaders and farmers to address a central question: how to transform convergence into implementation, and vision into scale. The direction is already clear. In Valencia, BAW Congress 2026 begins by demonstrating that the future of sustainable agriculture will not be built through parallel solutions, but through connected systems.
- [Tru-Cape celebrates 364 years of South African apples with historic tree planting in Cape Town](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/tru-cape-celebrates-364-years-of-south-african-apples-with-historic-tree-planting-in-cape-town/): The South African apple industry marks its 364th anniversary on Friday, 17 April, and Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing commemorated this milestone by planting only the fourth known Witte Wijnappel tree (white wine apple) in South Africa at Jan van Riebeeck High School in Cape Town. The planting also forms part of the school’s centenary celebrations.
- [Agritech Show Luanda: Turning Potential into Agricultural Implementation](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/agritech-show-luanda-turning-potential-into-agricultural-implementation/): The Agritech Show Luanda was launched today, an initiative focused on developing agricultural production and structuring value chains linked to external markets, which contributes to reducing dependence on food imports at a time when economic diversification requires action on the ground.
- [The question isn’t whether AI will replace jobs, but who wants it to](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/the-question-isnt-whether-ai-will-replace-jobs-but-who-wants-it-to/): Alarm bells have been ringing about how artificial intelligence (AI) will replace certain, if not most, future jobs. But this fixation on job loss may be asking the wrong question. The real issue is not whether AI will take jobs; it is about who controls AI and how it will be used.
- [The 2026 food crisis: Governments at risk as 318M people face crisis-level hunger across 68 countries](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/the-2026-food-crisis-governments-at-risk-as-318m-people-face-crisis-level-hunger-across-68-countries/): Markets may be focused on oil volatility, but a far larger and slower-moving shock is building in global food systems. According to the latest outlook from the World Food Programme (WFP), 318 million people across 68 countries are now facing crisis-level hunger or worse in 2026—a figure that has more than doubled since 2019.
- [Middle East conflict raises risks for rural supply chains and world food security, IFAD warns](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/middle-east-conflict-raises-risks-for-rural-supply-chains-and-world-food-security-ifad-warns/): The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) warns in a new position paper released at the World Bank Group-IMF Spring Meetings that conflict in the Middle East is creating severe disruptions for smallholder farmers and producers around the world and exposing the global food system’s structural vulnerabilities to external shocks.  
- [Peacock Cichlid Fish: Complete Care, Diet & Tank Guide](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/peacock-cichlid-fish-complete-care-diet-tank-guide/): The peacock Cichlid fish is one of the most colorful freshwater aquarium species that you can keep at home. The African beauty is well known for its bright blues, reds, and yellows. It is quite popular with hobbyists who want a vibrant display tank.
- [Rwanda to rehabilitate cold-room facilities to improve post-harvest handling for over 400,000 smallholders](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/rwanda-to-rehabilitate-cold-room-facilities-to-improve-post-harvest-handling-for-over-400000-smallholders/): Rwanda is set to rehabilitate cold-room facilities across key agricultural zones in a move expected to improve post-harvest handling, reduce losses, and expand market access for more than 400,000 smallholder farmers.
- [New report outlines food tech pathways for climate resilience and sustainability](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/new-report-outlines-food-tech-pathways-for-climate-resilience-and-sustainability/): The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific association committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, has released a white paper on Food Science & Technology Solutions for Mitigating and Adapting to Climate Change that identifies food science and technology opportunities and solutions that can address the dual challenge of adapting to and mitigating climate change to improve food and nutrition security.
- [Experts unite to boost Ghana’s school food systems](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/experts-unite-to-boost-ghanas-school-food-systems/): What if the food needed to improve children’s diets is already available – but not being used in school meals?
- [South Africa adopts one health surveillance to tackle rising urban rabies cases, new report](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/south-africa-adopts-one-health-surveillance-to-tackle-rising-urban-rabies-cases-new-report/): South Africa is strengthening its fight against rabies through a coordinated One Health surveillance approach that integrates human and animal health data, according to a new report by the Public Health Bulletin South Africa.
- [AES: Balancing control systems, remote monitoring and human expertise is the recipe for food industry efficiency](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/aes-balancing-control-systems-remote-monitoring-and-human-expertise-is-the-recipe-for-food-industry-efficiency/): The convergence of specialist skills and advanced technology is proving pivotal across industry – a trend underscored by two recent projects completed by boiler operations and maintenance expert Associated Energy Services (AES) in the food manufacturing sector.
- [Veld fires: The silent threat to Zimbabwe’s land, water, and livestock](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/veld-fires-the-silent-threat-to-zimbabwes-land-water-and-livestock/): As a farmer who depends on the land for both livelihood and legacy, I have witnessed firsthand how uncontrolled veld fires are reshaping our environment, diminishing our water resources, and crippling the cattle industry.
- [Grow Further Announces Phase II Grant to Scale AI-Powered Crop Disease Detection in Tanzania](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/grow-further-announces-phase-ii-grant-to-scale-ai-powered-crop-disease-detection-in-tanzania/): Grow Further today announced a new Phase II grant to expand a breakthrough agricultural technology project in Tanzania, aimed at helping smallholder farmers combat devastating crop pests and diseases.
- [Africa’s farming shifts as spraying drones enable precision, save labour, and protect crops sustainably](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/africas-farming-shifts-as-spraying-drones-enable-precision-save-labour-and-protect-crops-sustainably/): The rapid evolution of agricultural technology is reshaping how farmers manage crops, improve yields, and address labor shortages. Among the most impactful innovations is the adoption of agriculture spraying drones—unmanned aerial systems designed to deliver crop protection inputs with precision and efficiency. As Africa’s agricultural sector faces mounting pressure to enhance productivity while conserving resources, spraying drones are emerging as a transformative solution.
- [Heifer International launches project to strengthen feed and fodder systems in Kenya’s dairy](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/heifer-international-launches-project-to-strengthen-feed-and-fodder-systems-in-kenyas-dairy/): Heifer International Kenya has launched the Transforming Yield through Feed and Fodder Access in Dairy (TYFFAD) project, a four-year initiative expected to benefit more than 50,000 smallholder farmers by addressing systemic feed and fodder constraints that limit milk yields across the country.
- [Built for Any Load](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/hydraulic-sugar-cane-loaders-built-for-any-load/): One thing that defines Bell Equipment's staying power in a competitive market of robust agricultural equipment globally is constant innovation to cater for evolving niche market requirements. This is evident in the hydraulic range of robust cane-loading machines for rugged sugarcane fields: Bell Cane Loader, Bell CanePro, and Bell UltECO6 Slew Loader.
- [Breaking resistance: How Syngenta’s Advion®WDG is transforming house fly control](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/breaking-resistance-how-syngentas-advionwdg-is-transforming-house-fly-control/): In response to growing resistance to conventional insecticides, Syngenta has developed Advion®WDG Insecticide, a modern solution designed to tackle even the most resilient house fly populations.
- [Harvesting Success at NAMPO with Plus0 Logistics](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/harvesting-success-at-nampo-with-plus0-logistics/): At Plus0, we understand that for mature farmers, a harvest represents the result of hard work and investment. When it is time to move your produce from farm to market, you need a partner who offers more than just transport. Our company acts as a guide, navigating the complexities of global trade to move your perishables into Africa by road, or across the globe by air and ocean freight.
- [Building the future of milling together – IDMA Istanbul 2026](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/building-the-future-of-milling-together-idma-istanbul-2026/): As we move into a new era of transformation, IDMA Istanbul 2026 is evolving into a global movement. We are seeing a rising demand for smarter, more sustainable production, and this year IDMA is expanding its focus to show the full connection between raw grain processing and the booming global bakery and food sectors.
- [Consumer spending over Easter 2026 drove double-digit growth in business activity](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/consumer-spending-over-easter-2026-drove-double-digit-growth-in-business-activity/): The Easter 2026 period reflected continued growth in South Africa’s business activity, with Point of Sale (POS) total transaction values rising by 18.82% year-on-year (YoY) and transaction volumes increasing by 19.87% YoY compared to the same period in 2025. These results highlight sustained momentum in trading activity and point to a positive trajectory over the medium-term.
- [Vodacom urges stakeholders to work together on decarbonising Africa’s digital sector.](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/vodacom-urges-stakeholders-to-work-together-on-decarbonising-africas-digital-sector/): It is against this backdrop that Vodacom Group has released a new white paper, titled Decarbonising Africa’s ICT Sector. The report contributes insights into one of Africa’s fastest‑growing sectors, where expanding digital and network infrastructure brings growing energy demands and is navigating the complexities of decarbonisation while continuing to support economic and social development.
- [Somalia launches national agriculture platform to strengthen food security and farmer livelihoods](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/somalia-launches-national-agriculture-platform-to-strengthen-food-security-and-farmer-livelihoods/): Somalia has launched a new national agriculture coordination platform aimed at strengthening food security, improving farmer livelihoods, and aligning efforts across government and development partners in the country’s critical agriculture sector.
- [Bending the Biodiversity Curve: The Role of Private Stewardship in Nature Conservation](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/bending-the-biodiversity-curve-the-role-of-private-stewardship-in-nature-conservation/): When it comes to nature; rareness is our narrator in the story of change. 
- [Soilsistas roundtable highlights women led agripreneurship](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/soilsistas-roundtable-highlights-women-led-agripreneurship/): During a recent SoilSistas Round Table discussion held at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) in Johannesburg, discussions centred on how women led agripreneurship and technology adoption are shaping profitability, agricultural resilience and food security.
- [Macfrut 2026 sets new benchmark with innovation, global reach and tropical spotlight](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/macfrut-2026-sets-new-benchmark-with-innovation-global-reach-and-tropical-spotlight/): The 43rd edition of Macfrut 2026 is set to reaffirm its position as one of the most dynamic platforms in the global horticulture sector when it convenes at the Rimini Expo Centre from April 21st to 23rd, 2026.
- [Greenhouse-driven aquaculture systems show potential for carbon sequestration, study finds](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/greenhouse-driven-aquaculture-systems-show-potential-for-carbon-sequestration-study-finds/): A new study published in the journal Carbon Research highlights the potential of aquaculture systems to act as effective carbon sinks under controlled greenhouse-like conditions, offering fresh insights into climate change mitigation strategies.
- [IFC commits $20 Million to SONOCO Group to boost Guinea’s poultry sector and food security](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/ifc-commits-20-million-to-sonoco-group-to-boost-guineas-poultry-sector-and-food-security/): The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group has announced $20 million financing for local champion SONOCO Group to help develop Guinea’s poultry sector, in a move aimed at strengthening food security, supporting local agriculture, and creating jobs.
- [A look at Veigroup’s work in the farming sector](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/a-look-at-veigroups-work-in-the-farming-sector/): Founded in 1986, Veigroup, a leader in the on-board weighing sector, with 53 authorized centers providing support and service in 65 countries worldwide, is also present in the agricultural sector. This sector benefits from its forty-year expertise, thanks to a range of products designed to meet every customer need, as well as providing trained technical staff and qualified assistance.
- [Pannar Seed unveils plan to grow climate-resilient hybrid crop on Mars by 2027](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/pannar-seed-unveils-plan-to-grow-climate-resilient-hybrid-crops-on-mars-by-2027/): Agricultural innovation is set to reach new frontiers—literally—as Pannar Seed announces plans to test its latest climate-resilient hybrid crop on Mars by 2027.
- [Rudi Roeslein is set to receive the Excellence in Bioenergy Award and will also deliver the keynote address at the 2026 International Biomass Conference & Expo](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/rudi-roeslein-is-set-to-receive-the-excellence-in-bioenergy-award-and-will-also-deliver-the-keynote-address-at-the-2026-international-biomass-conference-expo/): Roeslein Renewables today announced that its founder and board chairman, Rudi Roeslein, has been awarded the prestigious Excellence in Bioenergy Award at the 2026 International Biomass Conference & Expo. In addition to this recognition, Roeslein served as a keynote speaker at the conference, held April 1 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
- [Chasing 5 Bars: Why Perfect Signal Is So Challenging?](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/chasing-5-bars-why-perfect-signal-is-so-challenging/): For anyone struggling with poor mobile reception, the idea of always seeing five full bars of signal on a phone screen sounds like the ultimate solution. Whether at home, in the office, on a farm, or inside a large commercial building, strong signal bars are often seen as the symbol of perfect mobile connectivity.
- [Learn how using oil analysis to guide corrective actions is an investment that yields a dividend of cost savings](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/learn-how-using-oil-analysis-to-guide-corrective-actions-is-an-investment-that-yields-a-dividend-of-cost-savings/): The majority of organisations implementing oil analysis face the challenge of maximising operational cost savings against the pressure to achieve full production and enhancing shareholder value.  Oil analysis provides a means to achieve the end goal – a positive payback and overall cost savings. However, this is not a given - an organisation may or may not achieve the intended benefits for several reasons, chief among them being failure to implement a sound corrective-action strategy.
- [Natural plant extracts show promise as antibiotic alternatives in pig farming, study finds](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/natural-plant-extracts-show-promise-as-antibiotic-alternatives-in-pig-farming-study-finds/): A new long-term study has found that plant-based compounds derived from herbs such as oregano and rosemary could offer a viable alternative to antibiotics in pig production, with lasting benefits for animal health and growth.
- [Biogénesis Bagó is committed to helping South Africa combat foot-and-mouth disease with vaccine supply and expertise](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/biogenesis-bago-is-committed-to-helping-south-africa-combat-foot-and-mouth-disease-with-vaccine-supply-and-expertise/): Biogénesis Bagó, an Argentine biotechnology company specialised in animal health and the production of high-potency foot-and-mouth disease vaccines, reaffirms its long-term commitment to supporting South Africa’s national response to the current animal health emergency.
- [IFAD and Bank of Uganda launch remittance dashboard to strengthen transparency and financial inclusion](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/ifad-and-bank-of-uganda-launch-remittance-dashboard-to-strengthen-transparency-and-financial-inclusion/): The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in collaboration with the Bank of Uganda (BoU), today launched a new interactive remittance dashboard that sets a new benchmark for publicly available data on remittance markets, which play an important role in Uganda’s economy.
- [Kissabel® apples are thriving, enjoying continued success in Europe while a new growing season begins in the Southern Hemisphere](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/kissabel-apples-are-thriving-enjoying-continued-success-in-europe-while-a-new-growing-season-begins-in-the-southern-hemisphere/): Volumes up by 25%, good price positioning, high quality and increasing consumer engagement: these are just some of the results achieved by Kissabel® apples during the 2025 season in Europe, which led to a strong overall performance. This was further bolstered by excellent pack out and intensive social media activity.
- [What are the actual expenses involved in owning a battery outdoor power tool?](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/what-are-the-actual-expenses-involved-in-owning-a-battery-outdoor-power-tool/): As battery-powered outdoor tools continue to evolve alongside petrol equipment, buyers have more choice than ever - and for most, the price tag is usually the first place they look. That makes sense. The upfront cost matters. But, according to Brad Barthorpe, Sales Manager - Distributors Africa for Husqvarna SA, it should only be one consideration when making a decision.
- [Standard Bank is enhancing its industry partnerships to combat Foot and Mouth Disease](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/standard-bank-is-enhancing-its-industry-partnerships-to-combat-foot-and-mouth-disease/): Standard Bank has partnered with Clover and the Milk Producers’ Organisation (MPO) to support South African government efforts to curb the spread of Foot‑and‑Mouth Disease (FMD) through the deployment of a chilled mobile vaccination vehicle. The specialised unit enables safe, cold‑chain distribution of vaccines directly to farming communities, addressing a critical logistical need in the national response.
- [Shaktiman Launches Digital Spare Parts E-Catalogue to Strengthen Global Dealer Network](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/shaktiman-launches-digital-spare-parts-e-catalogue-to-strengthen-global-dealer-network/): Shaktiman (Tirth Agro Technology Pvt. Ltd.), a leading global manufacturer of agricultural machinery and farming solutions, has officially launched its Digital Spare Parts E-Catalogue, marking a significant step forward in the company’s digital transformation journey and its commitment to enhancing dealer efficiency worldwide.
- [The upcoming April 2026 fuel price jump for farmers has been averted by a levy cut.](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/the-upcoming-april-2026-fuel-price-jump-for-farmers-has-been-averted-by-a-levy-cut/): While the levy cut provides some relieve, the hike still places profit margins under pressure as higher input costs are not met by the corresponding increase in agriculture commodity prices due to the hefty domestic and global supply outlook. For example, average maize prices for March 2026 were down by a whopping 41% and 28% y/y at R3,288/t and R3,413/t for the white and yellow subcategories, respectively.
- [Flood disaster in Kenya renews debate on climate risk and preparedness](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/flood-disaster-in-kenya-renews-debate-on-climate-risk-and-preparedness/): By Phenyo Mokgothu
- [Kenya steps up livestock disease detection to protect farmers and public health](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/kenya-steps-up-livestock-disease-detection-to-protect-farmers-and-public-health/):  Livestock diseases continue to pose a significant threat to farmers’ livelihoods, food security and public health in Kenya. Diseases such as Foot-and-Mouth, Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), and parasitic infections reduce productivity, limit market access, and in some cases spread from animals to humans, causing zoonotic outbreaks. Yet many small-scale livestock producers and pastoralist farmers lack access to affordable and reliable disease testing (diagnostic) tools needed to detect these diseases early, limiting their ability to respond effectively.
- [A New Holland Tractor that transformed a community: How mechanization generated hope, growth, and self-sufficiency in Uganda](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/a-new-holland-tractor-that-transformed-a-community-how-mechanization-generated-hope-growth-and-self-sufficiency-in-uganda/): New Holland is proud to highlight the extraordinary impact that the donation of a TT model tractor has generated within the community of Bugiri, Uganda, through the work of God in Action Uganda (GiAU), an orphanage and community relief organization. Delivered in April 2025, this tractor’s impact has gone far beyond being a piece of agricultural equipment, it has become a catalyst for social, economic, and community transformation.
- [When the Strait of Hormuz closes, Africa pays first](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/when-the-strait-of-hormuz-closes-africa-pays-first/): At the centre of it all is the Strait of Hormuz. In normal times, roughly a quarter of global seaborne oil flows through that narrow channel. Today, it’s partially blocked, militarised, and unpredictable. That matters more than most people realise, especially in Africa.
- [Women agripreneurs take centre stage at SoilSistas roundtable on food security and innovation](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/women-agripreneurs-take-centre-stage-at-soilsistas-roundtable-on-food-security-and-innovation/): Corteva Agriscience, in partnership with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), convened a high-level SoilSistas Media Roundtable yesterday in Johannesburg, bringing together key stakeholders to examine the role of women agripreneurs in reshaping South Africa’s food systems.
- [UN summit CMS CoP15: Amazon countries approve action plan to conserve migratory catfish](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/un-summit-cms-cop15-amazon-countries-approve-action-plan-to-conserve-migratory-catfish/): Large migratory catfish travel up to 11,000 km round trip between the Andes and the Atlantic, connecting ecosystems and countries and act as sentinels of the health of Amazonian rivers
- [Uncovering the secret identity patterns that hinder entrepreneurial success](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/uncovering-the-secret-identity-patterns-that-hinder-entrepreneurial-success/): Here’s Why Internal Friction, Not Strategy, Determines Growth
- [Shaktiman boosts African women’s farm mechanization access.](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/shaktiman-boosts-african-womens-farm-mechanization-access/): SHAKTIMAN (Tirth Agro Technology Pvt. ltd.), one of India’s leading agricultural machinery manufacturers, in collaboration with Hello Tractor, has launched a dedicated Women Empowerment Program to support inclusive agricultural development across Africa. The initiative aims to increase women’s participation in mechanization by providing technical training in machine operation, maintenance, and repair—ensuring they are equipped to lead and contribute meaningfully to the continent’s agricultural transformation.
- [Cape Bag Group: 90 Years of Excellence, Investing for the Future](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/cape-bag-group-90-years-of-excellence-investing-for-the-future/): South Africa’s premier specialist packaging group is doubling down on growth, capital investment, and market leadership across the continent
- [AgriSA, Agbiz urge urgent fuel pricing adjustment amid rural supply constraints](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/agrisa-agbiz-urge-urgent-fuel-pricing-adjustment-amid-rural-supply-constraints/): Agricultural industry groups in South Africa have called for urgent government intervention to address emerging fuel supply constraints in rural areas, warning that disruptions could threaten farming operations and food security.
- [Kenya launches youth-led aquaculture drive to bridge 450,000-tonne fish deficit](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/kenya-launches-youth-led-aquaculture-drive-to-bridge-450000-tonne-fish-deficit/): The aquaculture consortium (TAC) in Kenya, in partnership with the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation, has launched youth-led initiatives aimed at transforming the country’s fisheries sector and bridging an annual fish deficit of about 450,000 metric tonnes.
- [Tru-Cape Launches Agent Apple, a Fun and Interactive Family Game Show](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/tru-cape-launches-agent-apple-a-fun-and-interactive-family-game-show/): Kids take the lead. Missions are activated. And parents must follow orders.
- [Grain SA and FERTASA warn that Middle East instability is driving up fertiliser prices, creating risks for producers.](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/grain-sa-and-fertasa-warn-that-middle-east-instability-is-driving-up-fertiliser-prices-creating-risks-for-producers/): The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran, is driving significant volatility in global energy and agricultural input markets, placing renewed pressure on fertiliser prices and raising concerns for South Africa’s grain producers.
- [Survival and profitability are the focus at NAMPO 2026, achieved through innovation](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/survival-and-profitability-are-the-focus-at-nampo-2026-achieved-through-innovation/): NAMPO Park, Bothaville - At a time when agriculture is operating under increasing pressure - from climate variability and rising input costs to market and policy uncertainty - the focus in 2026 shifts to one core principle: resilience.
- [Turning grain research into real world impact](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/turning-grain-research-into-real-world-impact/): As a global agricultural science company with deep expertise in plant breeding and crop innovation, Corteva Agriscience continues to invest in technologies that strengthen productivity, resilience and sustainability in grain production. 
- [Conflict in the Middle East Threatens Global Food Systems](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/conflict-in-the-middle-east-threatens-global-food-systems/): The escalation of conflict in the Middle East and Gulf region is contributing to volatility in global food, energy and fertilizer markets, with implications for smallholder farmers and rural communities worldwide. Given the region’s role in energy supply, fertilizer production and key trade routes, disruptions are driving up input costs and increasing uncertainty at a critical point in the agricultural calendar, particularly in low-income and food-importing economies. Rural communities, with high reliance on agriculture, are especially exposed to these shocks.
- [MPC maintains rates as agricultural sector eyes volatile input costs](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/mpc-maintains-rates-as-agricultural-sector-eyes-volatile-input-costs/): The Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) decision to maintain the repo rate at its current level comes as no surprise, aligning closely with market expectations. This outcome reflects the fact that inflation has remained within the target band, offering policymakers sufficient justification to pause and assess evolving economic conditions rather than introduce further tightening.
- [PAN South Africa: Africa’s health needs science-based, culturally rooted nutrition](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/pan-south-africa-africas-health-needs-science-based-culturally-rooted-nutrition/): PAN South Africa emphasises that nutrition is a critical, evidence-based lever within the One Health approach, capable of addressing disease prevention, environmental sustainability, and optimal health simultaneously.
- [Deep Science Ventures and Renaissance Philanthropy Unveil Ways to Scale Prime Resilience Technologies in Global Agriculture](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/deep-science-ventures-and-renaissance-philanthropy-unveil-ways-to-scale-prime-resilience-technologies-in-global-agriculture/): Deep Science Ventures (DSV), a UK-based deeptech venture creator, and Renaissance Philanthropy, a nonprofit fueling a 21st century renaissance by increasing the ambition of philanthropists, scientists, and innovators, today announce a venture creation project designed for systemic intervention in crop resilience.

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