I am a long-standing farmer and representative of the organic movement, but it is only recently that I have come to see just how much microbiology permeates every aspect of our lives.

With summer’s end, the savviest farmers plan to harvest more than crops alone.

Most of us understand the critical importance of monitoring the spread of diseases. And it is as important for plant diseases as it is for humans.

Die kiwivrug, of Sjinese appelliefie (dikwels verkort tot net kiwi buite Nieu-Seeland), is die eetbare bessie van ’n houtagtige rankplant in die genus Actinidia.

British agtech start-up, Small Robot Company (SRC) is already well known for its intelligent farming robots Tom, Dick and Harry.

The need for farmers to optimise their inputs has never been greater.

Plant-based milks – ones like oat, soy and almond milk – are getting increasingly popular. In the UK, more than one-in-three people buy them.

ʼn Gebalanseerde bemestingsprogram wat die instand­hou­ding en opbou van grondvrugbaarheid as basis gebruik, is krities vir enige volhoubare gewasproduksiestelsel.

The global plant breeding market was valued at USD 18.8 billion in 2025 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 12.8% to reach USD 62.8 billion by 2035, according to recent report by Global Market Insights Inc.