Paving the way for GM crop production in Africa
If countries in Africa had biosafety risk assessment systems in place it would open up opportunities for trade in genetically modified (GM) crops on the continent.
Counting the cost of Cyclone Idai’s devastation
Governments and international aid organisations are still trying to take stock of the full extent of the damage caused by Cyclone Idai, which recently tore through central Mozambique and parts of neighbouring Zimbabwe and Malawi, resulting in devastating flooding across the region.
Call to support Namibian drought disaster fund
The Namibian Dare to Care Disaster Fund is currently standing at R2,2 million. Ryno van der Merwe, president of the Namibian Agricultural Union (NAU), said the fund had made it possible to subsidise more than 40 000 bags of animal feed to date.
Smallholder support to be expanded in Southern Africa
Solidaridad Network Trust, an international organisation working towards achieving sustainable regional production of agricultural commodities, has announced that it would be expanding its programme for smallholder sugar cane producers to other countries in Southern Africa.
‘Research needed to mitigate food insecurity in Africa’
The rise in global food insecurity is a serious cause for concern, given the ever increasing global population, especially on the African continent.
International post for Namibian hunters’ association president
Danene van der Westhuyzen, president of the Namibia Professional Hunters’ Association (NAPHA), was recently elected to serve on the international organisation Dallas Safari Club’s (DSC) newly formed Conservation Advisory Board (CAB).
Namibian red meat producers face ‘perfect storm’
Red meat producers in Namibia are finding themselves in the midst of a perfect storm, due to relentless drought in that country and the outbreak of foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease in South Africa.
Mitigating the impact of Lesotho’s wool woes on SA industry
It is expected that the loss of the Lesotho wool and mohair clip, due to new legislation in that country, would have a negative impact on the bottom line of wool traders in South Africa.
‘Zimbabwe’s land redistribution marred by corruption’
The ruling party in Zimbabwe, Zanu-PF, has admitted that its "fast track" land redistribution programme, launched in 2000, was riddled with corruption and conflict over farm ownership.
Zimbabwe to compensate ‘land grab’ farmers
Next year, Zimbabwe will pay US$53 million (R742 million) in compensation to white farmers whose farms were confiscated over the past 18 years and reallocated to black Zimbabweans.
Animal disease experts from Africa to get specialist training
Nearly 200 veterinary epidemiologists in Africa are scheduled to undergo training intended to help them better combat animal diseases at grassroots level.
Namibian agriculture: shortage of skills, lack of diversification
Agriculture in Namibia presents great opportunities for economic growth, employment creation, food security and poverty eradication.
