The mid-summer drought and animal diseases resulted in reduced crop yields and hurt the poultry, piggery and cattle sectors
Taking a step back this week, there is still great cause for optimism about 2023-24’s agricultural output
The maize yield is above the 10-year average even though the area planted is lower than last year
In a recent study, the authors examined the climate change risk to 1 190 species used by 19 indigenous language groups in Southern Africa
Khanya Mzongwana is a rolling stone. On some days she works with restaurants to develop new menus, which requires her to train kitchen staff. On others she styles food, writes recipes and reviews for publications such as Eat Out, Taste and Sunday Times. Every now and then, she is commissioned to cater for weddings or corporate events.When her schedule […]
Sorghum, which is in the same family as millet, is the world’s fifth-most important cereal crop
A technique pioneered by African agricultural scientists has helped boost crop yields in exhausted and ancient soils.