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Anybody who believes in the motto ‘go big or go home’ has clearly never met 28-year-old Clive Tigere. He is going big in his own

As more and more producers realise the benefits of using large populations of micro-organisms on their farms, so the number of different ways to apply

One common mistake farmers make is skipping the essential research related to their specific goals. To avoid this, it’s beneficial to visit other farms, observe

The Poultry Farmers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) has raised serious concerns over the growing unaffordability of eggs, citing the worsening economic situation as a major threat to

In the bustling heart of Bulawayo, a quiet agricultural revolution is taking flight. At the center of it all is Hamara Farmer, a local business breathing new

Regenagri, the global initiative championing regenerative agriculture, is preparing to launch a new set of enhanced standards designed to improve sustainability, traceability, and accountability across supply chains for food, feed, and textiles. Scheduled for official release on 6 June 2025, the updated standards will introduce measurable criteria to better substantiate regenerative claims. Ahead of the launch, regenagri will host two online briefing sessions on 4 June, offering a detailed overview and answering stakeholder questions. Franco Costantini, CEO of regenagri, emphasized that the revisions reflect the platform’s rapid global expansion and its commitment to continuous improvement. “These updated standards reinforce our ability to validate the environmental benefits of regenerative practices and bring greater transparency to global value chains,” said Costantini. Key Enhancements to Regenagri Standards: 1. Regenagri Content Standard (regenagriCS) This framework sets out chain of custody requirements for products made from regeneratively grown materials. Updates include: Clearer rules for transaction certificates and remote audits Structural improvements for easier adoption A continued focus on outcomes like reduced carbon emissions, healthier soils, and biodiversity gains 2. Chain of Custody (CoC) Standards for Food and Textiles Separate but harmonized standards now ensure traceability and segregation from farm to final product. Revisions include: Updated certification processes and timeframes Strengthened requirements for multisite and group certifications Enhanced due diligence, supplier approval, and audit procedures 3. Regenagri Claims Requirements This section clarifies how certified entities can accurately communicate regenerative claims, with: Defined criteria for different claim types Standardized messaging templates Clear roles for certification bodies and claim managers 4. New Technical Guidance Documents Two new documents will support the implementation of food, feed, and textile CoC standards, serving as practical tools to accompany the regenagri Content Standard and sector-specific frameworks.

Despite a recent R74 million bailout from the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), Daybreak Poultry Farms remains embroiled in a deepening crisis that spans financial mismanagement,

South Africa is on the brink of a meat supply crisis due to two simultaneous animal health emergencies: a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in cattle

Indonesia and Brazil have launched a pilot cattle farming initiative that could hold valuable lessons for African nations looking to boost livestock production, improve food security, and