Agriculture & Farming

Explore the latest trends and innovations in agriculture and farming. Our exclusive articles feature insights from industry leaders, advancements in sustainable farming practices, and the impact of technology on crop production. Discover how top companies are revolutionizing the agricultural landscape to meet the demands of a growing global population.

Agriculture & Farming Corporate Stories

Lato Milk : From Grass to Glass

Lato Milk is changing the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in the East African region whilst creating a resilient next generation for the continent by catering to the nutritional needs of children, as Rohit Rajasekharan, CTO, sets out.

By Josh Rayfield Jack Salter

Aquaponics : Farms of the Future

Aquaponics, an advanced aquaculture system, is expected to improve food security and revolutionise farming across Africa. We dig into this exciting new process and evaluate the enormous potential for transforming an entire continent’s agricultural prospects.

By Ed Budds

Sovereign Foods : Full of Goodness

Dedicated to delivering quality poultry products to South African businesses and consumers since 1948, Sovereign Foods is today the third largest poultry producer in the region.

By Josh Rayfield Lily Sawyer

Stella Polaris Norway : A Star is Prawn

We delve into the depths of sustainable Arctic prawn fishing and production with Christian Bue Nordahl, CEO of catch-to-consumer seafood supplier, Stella Polaris Norway.

By Poppi Burke Rachel Carr

Varda : Farming for the Future

Davide Ceper, CEO of Varda, highlights how the company is spearheading the use of data to have a tangible, sustainable impact on the agricultural supply chain.

By Lucy Pilgrim

Vertical Harvest Farms : Cultivating Communities

Urban farming is a profitable and social impact-generating business. We dig deeper into food’s power to connect people with Nona Yehia, co-Founder and CEO of Vertical Harvest Farms.

By Scarlett Burke Rachel Carr

OCP Africa : Committed to the Continent

Sowing the seeds of a more sustainable future, OCP Africa is transforming the agriculture industry one crop at a time. We dig through the company’s inspirational story with Country Manager, Oluwatoba Asana, and Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President (East Africa), Mohamed Hettiti.

By Josh Rayfield Ed Budds

The Smart Cube : The Cocoa Challenge

Speaking to Nidhi Jain, Commodity Specialist at The Smart Cube, we discuss how tight cocoa supplies in West Africa are impacting the cocoa supply chain, as well as the effect it is having on food production and prices.

By Jack Salter

Dairy Group South Africa : Devoted to Dairy

Dairy Group South Africa emphasises the need to align with farmers and partners to supply Africa with the highest quality dairy products.

By Josh Rayfield Jack Salter

Osho Chemical Industries Ltd. : Cultivating Cooperative Agrichemicals

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, we speak to Osho Chemicals Industries Ltd. about the African agribusiness sector and local farming network.

By Josh Rayfield Lucy Pilgrim

Transavia : Building Farms Chick by Chick

As Romania’s premier poultry product provider, Transavia is dedicated to quality and flavour with its family-run business.

By Harry Thurlow Rachel Carr

MycoTechnology Inc. : Foraging for the Future

Lisa Wetstone of MycoTechnology Inc. discusses the founding principles of the company and the alternative protein industry.

By Lucy Pilgrim