Herbicides threaten edible weeds in Zambia – that may be bad news for local food security
The use of herbicides – substances that control unwanted plants – is on the rise across Africa. This trend has been referred to by some researchers as the “herbicide revolution”.
Black farmers in South Africa need support: how it could be done
Most countries in both the rich and the developing world have some sort of programme to help early career farmers (mostly, but not exclusively young people) to get established in a farming or agribusiness enterprise.
Long-awaited breakthrough as citrus is loaded from Maputo
A significant volume of South Africa’s citrus is produced in the north-eastern parts of the country, located much closer to Mozambique (Maputo) than to Durban where the congestion grows yearly.
Removing alien plants can save water: we measured how much
Humans’ relationship with nature is broken. We’re transforming the Earth so dramatically that almost one million plant and animals species face extinction.
What’s driving hunger in Gauteng, South Africa’s economic power house
Food serves as one of the critical needs a person requires for daily survival. In South Africa it’s recognised as a fundamental human right under the country’s constitution.
Thirty farmers in Inchanga aim to supply vegetables locally
The average household food basket in South Africa increases by R354.22 or 8.9% (February 2022 statistic) and food prices continue to rise.
There’s a place for big and small farms in securing South Africa’s food supply
The farming sector is arguably the most important economic sector for South Africa’s development as it is directly linked to food security and poverty reduction. In 2019, 5.3% of employees in South Africa were in the agricultural sector and in 2020, agriculture contributed around 2.5% to the country’s GDP.
1K1V announces $8 million Norfund investment in Redsun Dried Fruit and Nuts
Investment to fuel further growth of one of South Africa’s leading raisin processors and more than double its number of jobs
South Africa has had lots of rain and most dams are full, but water crisis threat persists
Most parts of South Africa, specifically its summer rainfall areas, have received above average rainfall since October 2021. This has led to an increase in the country’s national average water levels.
FairPlay Movement proposes five-point plan to stave off hunger as jobless totals rise
More millions out of work means more poverty, more hunger and more malnutrition. The government must act urgently to ensure food security for all as winter approaches.