New regulations published for Agricultural Remedies in South Africa
A look at the amended regulations to the Fertilizer, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947.
What do the different provinces bring to South African agriculture?
South Africa covers nine biomes, and has everything from desert and Nama Karoo to Forest and the Indian Ocean coastal belt.
Bird flu in South Africa: expert explains what’s behind the chicken crisis and what must be done about it
An outbreak of avian flu – a highly contagious viral infection that affects wild birds as well as poultry – has hit poultry farms in South Africa.
Traditional farming knowledge should be stored for future use: the technology to do this is available
Indigenous knowledge and traditional practices have played a critical role in development all over the world. For centuries, various disciplines ranging from medicine to biodiversity conservation have drawn on these resources.
Shoprite calls for action to counter food insecurity
By 2025 nearly half of South Africa’s population will be food insecure, with 48.96% of the population potentially not having enough to eat.
WWF Report: Water crisis threatens US$58 trillion in economic value, food security and sustainability
Water, the world’s most precious yet undervalued resource, lies at the heart of a mounting global crisis that threatens both human and planetary health, warns a new report, published today by WWF.
Futurelife invests R75m in Dube Trade Port SEZ facility
The investment in a new Futurelife manufacturing facility at the Dube Trade Port Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has created hope for a better future for the province.
Head of the Food and Agriculture Sector of the Russia-South Africa Business Council assesses co-operation between the two countries
A look at co-operation between South African agriculture and BRICS partner, the Russian Federation.
Unpacking South Africa’s Draft Strategy To Combat Food Losses And Waste
South Africa’s draft strategy to combat food losses and waste proposes interventions such as prevention, education, partnerships, regulation and monitoring.
South Africa’s Just Transition Energy Framework: Transforming Agribusiness Sustainably
The Just Transition Framework recognises the agricultural sector as a-risk in the green transition and sets out various principles to achieve it responsibly.