SA farmers urged to invest in premium tyres I ISUZU showcase latest vehicle models suited for modern farmers

SA farmers urged to invest in premium tyres I ISUZU showcase latest vehicle models suited for modern farmers

Web version    Forward     From the ground up: how soil health unlocks greater yields for small-scale farmers       In South Africa, over two million smallholder farming households form the backbone of the nation's food system. These small-scale farmers, cultivating plots often less than two hectares, are pivotal not only in rural areas but increasingly within urban and peri-urban settings. This shift is fuelled by the growing demand for organic, locally sourced produce and a desire for self-sufficiency. Across cities and suburbs, more people are embracing farming to support their families and communities, often starting in their backyards. Read more

SA farmers urged to invest in premium tyres for long-term returns on estimated R1.2 billion tyre useWith the 2025 Grain SA NAMPO Harvest Day in full swing, Bridgestone Southern Africa is drawing attention to a vital but often overlooked input cost in farming operations:  tyres. As farmers face mounting input costs, the company is calling for greater recognition of the role premium-quality tyres play in sustaining agricultural productivity and stability. Read more

Bayer celebrates 20 years of DEKALB in SA at Nampo DEKALB, a brand of Bayer Crop Science, launched commercially in South Africa in 2005. Bayer acquired Monsanto* and its flagship maize  seed brand in 2018 to continue its legacy and further build on the research and development of hybrid seed technology and biotech benefits. Read more

Efficiency, trade facilitation and sustainability – the driving force behind the Nedbank Agribusiness and PrysWys collaboration A new era of agri-finance and trading has arrived, and Nedbank Agribusiness is proud to announce a game-changing collaboration with PrysWys, South Africa's leading online agri-input marketplace. This collaboration not only offers finance solutions to farmers and producers, but also convenient agricultural input purchases directly via the PrysWys online platform. Read more

IFAD issues a second sustainable bond to Bank Al Maghrib to jointly support food security in rural areas The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Bank Al Maghrib have partnered for the second time to increase financing for food security in rural areas around the world. Read more

ISUZU to Showcase Latest Vehicle Models Suited for Modern Farmers at NAMPO 2025 ISUZU Motors South Africa is set to put a strong show at NAMPO 2025 in Bothaville, unveiling a robust lineup of  vehicles specifically engineered to meet the changing demands of today's farmers—both locally and across the region. Read more

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Governor Dikko Radda has completed the renovation of the Gidan Kuli groundnut oil mill in Kankia LGA, transforming the decades-old facility into a modern Groundnut Processing Centre. Over 500 direct and indirect jobs are expected to be created once oper… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Radda revives historic groundnut mill, creates 500 Jobs By Busola Bamidele on May 17, 2025 Governor Dikko Radda has completed the renovation of the Gidan Kuli groundnut oil mill in Kankia LGA, transforming the decades-old facility into a modern Groundnut Processing Centre. Over 500 direct and indirect jobs are expected to be created once operations begin. Executed by the Katsina Youth Craft Village, the upgrade includes new machinery, administrative blocks, shops, and fencing. Radda described the project as a tribute to Katsina's agricultural roots and a step toward economic diversification. Read also: Radda revives historic groundnut mill, creates 500 Jobs Apply for up to $5,000 in funding to protect endangered tortoise, freshwater turtle species Nigeria's inflation eases to 23.71% in April as food prices decline FG unveils oversight committee for AU MSME Forum in Abuja Nigeria earns ECOWAS praise for driving digital reforms in mining sector Now overseen by the Ministry of Women Affairs, the centre reflects the Governor's drive to empower women in agro-processing.

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