We at FoodLab believe that farming on smaller parcels of land in a biointensive way is the future of food production. It’s a different type of farming than conventional farming that can lead to higher ...

Smart automation is transforming small-scale poultry farming, unlocking growth in the poultry machinery market with cost-effective, tech-enabled solutions. As smallholder farms embrace automation, ...

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 ...

New research into rural small-scale farms in South Africa's North West province has found that climate-smart farming techniques lead to a better maize yield, a more regular supply of food for the ...

'Too many chemicals and synthetic fertilizers have destroyed our land and soil. So we need to go back to our roots and plant our indigenous food,' says small-scale farmer Rosa Ramaipadi It’s early ...

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 ...

Household food insecurity is widespread in South Africa, and most harshly felt in rural areas. Nearly 19% of households have poor diets with inadequate nutrition and ultra processed food that is more ...

As the costs of living and doing business in Nigeria continue to go high, many entrepreneurs and would be entrepreneurs are finding it difficult to garner the required resources to embarked on large ...

For more than 400 years, the people of the Konso highlands in Ethiopia have used terracing and traditional farming methods to adapting to their harsh environment, building a globally recognize ...