Pathways to wheat self-sufficiency in Africa

Sep 19, 2023

A growing urban population and dietary changes increased wheat import bills in Africa to 9% per year. Though wheat production in the continent has been increasing over the past decades, to varying degrees depending on regions, this has not been commensurate with the...

EU crop science policy changes could have global ramifications

Jul 17, 2023

Trade concerns and legacy of colonialism still hindering needed agricultural innovation, say commentators A move by the EU to loosen its rules for genetically engineered crops, which are among the strictest in the world, could have significant international...

Challenges and opportunities for potato farmers

Jan 23, 2023

The local potato sector aims to increase annual production from about 2,6 million tons to 3,2 million tons over the next five years, according to Dirk Uys, research and innovation manager at Potatoes South Africa. This would be achieved by protecting processors...