Sorghum
latest news & developments
South Africa expects an ample grain harvest this year
The recovery of crops bodes well for consumers as prices should come down
SA’s agricultural fortunes contracted in second quarter but a recovery is predicted
The mid-summer drought and animal diseases resulted in reduced crop yields and hurt the poultry, piggery and cattle sectors
El Niño, news and reflection
Taking a step back this week, there is still great cause for optimism about 2023-24’s agricultural output
Summer crop yields higher than expected
The maize yield is above the 10-year average even though the area planted is lower than last year
High levels of climate warming could shrink range of wild-harvested food plants
In a recent study, the authors examined the climate change risk to 1 190 species used by 19 indigenous language groups in Southern Africa
Stirring up SA’s culinary pot
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…
Sorghum making a rebound in Europe thanks to climate change
Sorghum, which is in the same family as millet, is the world’s fifth-most important cereal crop
Just a spoonful of fertiliser …
A technique pioneered by African agricultural scientists has helped boost crop yields in exhausted and ancient soils.