Council brings farmers closer to tractor-maker than ever before
The establishment of a council of dealers for Kubota tractors several years ago is having a significantly positive effect on product supply and support for farmers today.
Growing African vegetables on buildings can save space and feed cities – new study
As cities grow, more people need food. However, space for farming is limited in cities.
SA agro-processing capabilities showcased alongside AGOA Forum
South Africa’s food production and agro-processing capabilities are on show this week at the Made in Africa exhibition running alongside the 20th US-Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum (AGOA Forum) at the Johannesburg Expo Centre at Nasrec.
Why cutting chicken import tariffs won’t help consumers
Proposed chicken import tariff rebates continue to face scrutiny, especially as the local industry has reportedly contained the bird flu outbreak and is stabilising chicken supplies. Consumer benefits from rebates also remain uncertain and contested.
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.