One of Russia’s largest phosphate-based fertilizers producers, PhosaAgro, has launched a digital education platform for African farmers amid calls by African heads of state for President Putin’s government to transfer agricultural technology. Mikhail Sterkin, PhosAgro’s Deputy CEO for Sales, Marketing and Logistics, made the announcement at the on-going second Russia–Africa Summit and Economic and Humanitarian… Continue reading African Farmers Set To Benefit From Digital Education Platform
Category: Food
Max’s Lifestyle Village: A Humble Journey to Global Fame
FROM its early days as a butchery and braai place, to now being a hugely popular venue frequented by all cultures and races from all over the world, Max’s Lifestyle has a fascinating history. It was once a one-room shack near a stream and was built in front of a former taxi rank in the… Continue reading Max’s Lifestyle Village: A Humble Journey to Global Fame
Zimbabwe’s Maize Imports Forecast To Rise
ZIMBABWE’S maize imports in 2023/24 will likely reach the highest levels in seven years. Unlike in 2016, the country might not struggle to secure supplies from neighbouring South Africa and Zambia. A shortfall in Zimbabwe’s maize production is attributed to a dry spell that affected the crop in the southern and western areas of the… Continue reading Zimbabwe’s Maize Imports Forecast To Rise
Man-made Crises Hobble South Africa’s Farming Sector
SOUTH Africa’s agricultural sector ought to be celebrating its golden age but it cannot. Rampant corruption, incessant load shedding, rising crime and poor infrastructure are taking the glitter off bumper harvests. Rural towns are the hardest hit by these manmade disasters. Had it not been for these crises, South Africa’s agriculture would have had greater… Continue reading Man-made Crises Hobble South Africa’s Farming Sector
Further Food Ration Cuts For Refugees In Tanzania Due to Funding Shortage
REFUGEES in Tanzania will soon receive half the food ration they require, due to funding shortages afflicting the World Food Programme’s (WFP’s) response. More than 200 000 refugees in the East African country will be affected. WFP says it needs US$21 million to provide food assistance. In March, further reductions were made, dropping the ration… Continue reading Further Food Ration Cuts For Refugees In Tanzania Due to Funding Shortage
Economist: SA Maize Exports To China Not A Political Stance
AN economist has dismissed claims China’s increased maize imports from South Africa are a “political posture” by the Asian powerhouse to replace the United States. Some media have made the claims after China bought 108 104 tonnes of maize from South Africa in the last week of March and the first fewweeks of April 2023.… Continue reading Economist: SA Maize Exports To China Not A Political Stance