The Zimbabwean government made an important statement about its maize production ambitions last week, which if fulfilled, would have implications on South Africa.

An insecticide about to be widely deployed inside African homes to combat malaria-carrying mosquitoes is already losing its punch.

The reports of a potential La Niña event during the coming summer months presents mixed fortunes for Southern and East Africa’s agriculture.

Processing agricultural products – adding value by transforming them from basic commodities – increases their worth, appeal and market value.

The multibillion-dollar settlement Bayer announced in June to resolve thousands of Roundup cancer cases is stalled, lawyers said Thursday during a status conference before a federal judge.

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) says keeping agricultural markets open, as well as fostering a more favourable business environment, will be critical to spur the renewed investment the world will need post-Covid-19.