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.
Fresh from farm to table: how Cooling-as-a-Service can solve Africa’s cold chain challenges
In the developed world, the average consumer may not be aware that the domestic refrigerator is only the final link in a long continuum that begins on the farm and ends on the table.
Water security ever more important this World Rivers Day
The looming impact of the El Niño weather phenomenon is predicted to significantly impact rainfall patterns in the current summer of 2023/24 – presenting substantial risk to water security in already water stressed parts of the country.
Versatile diesel engines
With an engine for nearly every application, Japanese engine manufacturer Kubota has expanded its range of diesel only engines to include everything from 5kW motors for pump and lawnmower applications to powerful 160kW motors for large tractors and bespoke industrial applications.
South Africa’s smallholder vegetable farmers aren’t getting the finance they need: this is what it should look like
Fresh efforts are being made to increase the share of black ownership in South Africa’s agricultural sector.
Paper industry offers life-changing career avenues through learner placement programme
Sakhile Zincume from Gingindlovu in KwaZulu-Natal had been held back in grade 11 twice before finally completing his matric.
AES ensures that dairy energy mix and products are the cream of the crop
As energy plays a large and very critical role in dairy processing, this sector places a significant emphasis on energy efficiency and cost management, to ensure that essential dairy goods are delivered to consumers as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.