We welcome back, Félix Meutchieye, associate professor in animal breeding and production systems at the faculty of agronomy and agricultural sciences at the University of Dschang in Cameroon for part two on stingless bees in Africa. This time around we talk more about how these bees build their hives, the type of honey they produce, and the research being done across the continent…

Georgette Pyoos knew early on that a career in science, which ultimately led to agricultural science and research was her calling. As a junior researcher in animal breeding, genetics, and reproductive physiology at the Agricultural Research Council she joins us in this edition to share some advice for new and developing agriculturalist, specifically for livestock producers.  We also get to know the woman behind her research and some inspiration for others who wish to follow in her footsteps…

We are thrilled to have Jacques Swanepoel, AECI Plant Health technical advisor for Limpopo and the Laeveld region of Mpumalanga. He will be discussing the critical issue of root rot in avocados, a problem that has been plaguing farmers across the country for years. Jacques will be chatting to Food For Mzansi journalist Octavia Spandiel to help us understand the causes of root rot, its impact on avocado production, and the steps that farmers can take to prevent and control it. His insights will be invaluable for anyone involved in avocado farming or interested in understanding the challenges facing our agricultural sector.