Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a future concept in livestock breeding. Benefits are already being seen in the speed and accuracy of selection programmes, bringing improvements in longevity, efficiency, and welfare.
The 2026 International Conference on Business Models in Agriculture is taking place from 8 to 10 March at The Boardwalk Hotel and Convention Centre in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. This year’s theme is ‘AgriFuture: Connecting African Innovation to Global Markets’.
The agriculture sector is notoriously volatile, but producers can find stability using financial derivative tools. This article clearly defines and differentiates between two key instruments: forward contracts and futures contracts.