africa
FMD Namibia needs N$1,5 billion to safeguard its livestock sector
In light of the serious outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in neighbouring South Africa, as well as indications that the disease has already spread across the border to Botswana, Namibia is doing everything in its power to prevent this devastating virus from entering its borders. Namibia will require an[...]
ProAgri Africa 117
As the first rains bless the soil across many parts of Africa, there’s a renewed sense of hope and anticipation in the air. For most of our farmers, planting season is well underway, a time when long hours, careful planning, and faith comes together. Whether you’re planting maize in[...]
ProAgri Africa 115
If there’s one thing, we all know, it’s that farming in Africa is not for the faint-hearted. Every season comes with its own bag of surprises, some good, some… well, let’s just say they keep us on our knees. The rain doesn’t always come when we hope, the[...]
Gallagher expands presence in Africa and Middle East with full acquisition of Gallagher Power Fence South Africa
Gallagher, a global leader in animal and land management solutions, has announced the full acquisition of Gallagher Power Fence South Africa (GPFSA), marking a major step forward in its commitment to customers across Africa and the Middle East. Led by Gallagher Security and effective May 10, 2025, Gallagher becomes[...]
Food security and nutrition part 7: Hunger needs a new approach
Rates of hunger in Africa are unacceptably high and getting worse. According to the UN State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2024 report, food insecurity is highest in Africa where undernourishment is presently 20,4%, or some 298,4 million Africans. This is more than double the global[...]