Do all small-scale farmers want to operate commercially?

Aug 30, 2022

Agricultural students are finding solutions to some of agriculture’s most complex problems. During a recent session with his students, Dr Qinisani Qwabe, lecturer at the University of the Free State’s department of sustainable food systems and development, and founder...

New platform puts crop research at farmers’ fingertips

Mar 28, 2022

A newly established crop research platform in Free State is on a mission to address South Africa and the wider African continent’s crop production challenges. Not only is the platform envisioned to help role players in the industry, but also small-scale producers. The...

Plant breeder advances food security in 12 countries

Jun 15, 2021

A Free State plant breeding professor has collaborated with more than 20 PhD students and post-doctoral fellows in 12 countries to advance food security and the nutritional status of poor rural communities. Professor Maryke Labuschagne from the University of the Free...