By Editor | January 23, 2026 African agriculture stands at a crossroads that feels both urgent and familiar. Smallholder farmers — who grow roughly 80% of the continent’s food — continue to battle the same enemies they’ve faced for decades: erratic rainfall, pests and diseases that destroy 30–40% of harvests, post-harvest losses that reach 40% in many value chains, fertilizer use that averages only ~10 kg/ha (one-tenth the global norm), mechanisation rates below 20%, and limited access to...

By News Desk | December 11, 2025 As the echoes of thunderous applause fade from Addis Ababa's African Union (AU) Headquarters, the continent stands at a digital crossroads in agriculture. The just-concluded Inaugural African Union Digital Agriculture Conference (DAC), held from December 1–3, 2025, has ignited a renewed fire under Africa's agri-food systems. Under the theme "Shaping Agricultural Policy for Africa’s Future: Innovation, Climate-Smart Practices, and Digital Transformation for...

The sun rises over the vast South African plains, casting golden hues on fields that have fed generations. But today, those fields are not just a patchwork of soil and crops—they are the frontline of a technological revolution. I’ve witnessed firsthand how agriculture technology trends are reshaping the way farming is done here, turning traditional practices into smart, data-driven operations. This transformation is not just about machines or apps; it’s about survival, innovation, and a...