How Technology is Driving Farmer Profits in the Right Direction

Agriculture is currently one of the most dynamic sectors to conduct business in. The expected economic growth rate coupled with the growth of the middle class in Sub-Saharan Africa, and the continent’s untapped agricultural potential present role players in this sector with enormous economic opportunities.
Rehabilitation of eroded watercourses at Vergelegen

Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West, which is renowned for its biodiversity and commitment to environmental sustainability, has just completed an extensive programme to rehabilitate eroded watercourses.
Behind the Food: World Food Safety with Lynca Meats

According to The World Health Organisation, World Food Safety Day draws the attention and inspires action to help prevent, detect and manage food safety risks.
Old Mutual Insure and SwiftVee join forces to launch an industry first digital solution for the South African livestock buyer and auction market

New technology and the use of data are impacting every industry, and agriculture is no exception. Consumers are continuously discovering more productive and cost-effective methods to perform the same task, and they now no longer expect only the experience they were offered before, but also developed much higher expectations.
SA Citizens Approach High Court in Ground-breaking Attempt to Decriminalise Hemp

Friends of Hemp South Africa is preparing to lodge an application for a declaratory order aiming to unlock the massive economic potential of commercial hemp.
Forestry and forest products sector releases global Sustainability Progress Report

The International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) has released its biennial Sustainability Progress Report which demonstrates progress in seven key areas of sustainability: sustainable forest management, renewable energy, greenhouse gas and suplhur dioxide emissions, water use, health and safety, and recycling.