Final approval for merger between VKB and GWK
The merger between VKB and GWK received final approval by the relevant regulatory authorities, including competition authorities, after the final suspensive conditions required for the transaction were fulfilled. This means that these two agricultural groups will operate as a new, combined group starting on 31 May 2023. A joint notice and outline of the finalisation […]
The Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan needs a clear implementation plan
This month marks a year since South Africa’s Agriculture and Agro-processing Masterplan was completed and launched.
Palmer amaranth and resistance: an evil duo that can be beaten
An American variant of the well-known pigweed can severely impact local food production. However, Ingrid Boshoff, technical lead: herbicides at Syngenta South Africa, explains how this weed can be successfully controlled and eradicated when early, quick and effective action is taken.
Peroxsil – helping to secure markets and crop and livestock health
A number of essentials create the environment in which agriculture can prosper …
Woolworths makes a meaningful partnership commitment to improve access to food in local communities
As we all mark World Hunger Day later this month, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the global hunger crisis and finding sustainable solutions, Woolworths is proud to announce a three-year partnership commitment to six community-based NGOs.
From Farm to Market: Women Entrepreneurs Drive Innovation in Agri Business and Rural Development
In the heart of the Eastern Cape, where poverty, food insecurity, and unemployment persist, a beacon of hope shines through the endeavours of Neziswa Mlenzana, a passionate social entrepreneur.
Building a nutrition programme? Understanding how people behave is key
Nutrition programmes have been supporting families in Africa for decades. But many of these programmes have inconclusive results.
How does food get contaminated? The unsafe habits that kill more than 400,000 people a year
Unsafe foods, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), contribute to poor health, including impaired growth and development, micro-nutrient deficiencies, noncommunicable and infectious diseases, and mental illness.
Disrupting power generation for the future
What if there was a viable alternative to internal combustion engines; one that can be quickly adapted for different applications, from maritime to agriculture, the motor industry and more?
Unmanaged electricity expenditure “could cripple South Africa’s agriculture sector”
South Africa’s agriculture sector spends approximately R137 billion on electricity to produce 80% of the nation’s food, according to figures released by AgriSA.