Networking with Farmers in the Southern African Development Community
Networking with farmers across the Southern African Development Community plays a critical role in building stronger, more resilient agricultural systems in the region. The Southern African Development Community brings together multiple countries with shared challenges in food security, climate variability, and rural development. Farmers within this region operate under diverse conditions, yet they often face similar pressures such as drought,…
Bilateral Agricultural Science Cooperation Strengthens as South Africa and Italy Expand Research Partnerships
Bilateral discussions between the Agricultural Research Council and Italy’s Council for Agricultural Research and Economics marked an important step forward in strengthening international cooperation in agricultural science and innovation. The engagement took place during the South Africa–Italy Agriculture Business Forum and focused on expanding joint research efforts that can support food security, climate resilience and agricultural productivity. Agricultural Research Council…
What Will Agriculture Need to Thrive in the Future? Key Insights from the South Africa–Italy Agriculture Business Forum
The question of what agriculture will need to thrive in the future took centre stage at the South Africa–Italy Agriculture Business Forum, where experts, policymakers and researchers gathered to explore long term solutions for global food systems. The discussions highlighted that agriculture is facing increasing pressure from climate change, population growth and shifting market demands. Within this context, the Agricultural…
