In what campaigners have declared a “crisis that can no longer be ignored”, a new study has found that almost half of the world’s farmers are poisoned by pesticides every.
AgNavigator spotlights the most read stories of the month, covering breakthrough innovations, rising startups and the trends shaping the future of farming.
Ag machinery is not just about the latest AI capability – it’s about providing farmers with greater control over their operations.
The Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap commits the state to eliminating Priority Pesticides by 2050. Fumigants, neonicotinoids, organophosphates. DPR has stood up new committees, commissioned the fumigant alternatives study, and started.
Fertilizer decisions are rarely simple. The current phosphorus and potassium market outlook is creating an especially difficult planning environment for growers and their ag retail advisors.
Farmers are losing patience with technology that fails to deliver, with a sector leader warning agritech startups to focus on reliability and real-world results.
Shifting Food Systems in Africa from Extraction to Regeneration
Governments increasingly recognize that achieving food security, climate resilience, improved nutrition and inclusive economic development requires a systems approach.
Instant noodles, hot chapatis and sliced bread: wheat is at the heart of the modern diet. But this year, some of the world’s major breadbaskets are facing serious challenges.
For more than two decades, Africa has pursued an agricultural transformation based on improved seeds, synthetic fertilisers, mechanisation and commercial markets. AFSA now assesses this model and questions what it.
