Botswana contravening UN declaration on agricultural funding
Farmers in Botswana have expressed concern about that country’s government continuing to allocate low budgets to the agricultural sector.
Donkeys put out of their misery in Zimbabwe
A total of 78 donkeys have been euthanised over a four month period at what would have been Zimbabwe’s first abattoir for these animals, after inspectors found that they were either ill or badly injured.
Malabo Report stresses need to manage climate change
The first Malabo Biennial Report on the Malabo Commitment to accelerate agricultural growth and transformation in Africa was released last month.
Zimbabwe’s maize crops under threat
The maize crop in Zimbabwe's south-western Matabeleland region is suffering serious moisture stress that could result in permanent wilting if the dry spell continues, farmers in the region have said.
African swine fever claims thousands of pigs in Zambia
Since its outbreak in the northern parts of Zambia in April 2017, African swine fever has resulted in the culling of more than 20 000 pigs.
Rwanda bans imports from SA due to listeriosis outbreak
Rwanda has banned imports of meat, dairy products, vegetables and fruit from South Africa as a result of the recent outbreak of the foodborne disease, listeria, across the country.
African agribusinesses seek stable investment environments
While many African agribusinesses are keen to expand their operations into other countries on the continent, they reportedly remain wary of doing so.
R1 billion boost for Namibian agriculture
The African Development Bank Group (ADBG) has approved a R1 billion loan to finance Namibia’s Agricultural Mechanisation and Seed Improvement Project.
How IT can attract young people to African agri sector
Information and communication technologies (ICTs) were identified as key areas with which young people could be attracted to agriculture.
African dairy farmers need to become climate smart
The African dairy industry was facing its worst challenges as a result of climate change. As such, adaptation and mitigation were needed to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that contributed to climate change.
Will new regime revive agriculture in Zimbabwe?
Under the Mugabe regime, Zimbabwe’s agriculture industry has been deteriorating for many years. This was partly due to chaotic land reform, a lack of private property rights, and poorly targeted and partisan-based subsidy programmes.
Namibian minimum wage increases 25%
Namibia’s minimum wage for farmworkers was recently increased from N$690 (R690) to N$900 (R900) per month, while the food allowance was increased from N$400 to N$500 per month. The wage was last increased in June 2014.
