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These blogs contain agricultural related information and written by our editor Craig Macaskill as well as guest columnists from time to time.
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A Word about the Ongoing Worries about the Expropriation Act in South Africa
We shouldn’t be worried about it, but stay vigilant.
The Republic of South Africa ratifies the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA)
Objectives are conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their use.
New Plant Health Act to regulate plant pests
The Act has the potential to contribute meaningfully to safeguarding South Africa’s agricultural sector and biological diversity
Urban food gardens produce more than vegetables, they create bonds for young Capetonians – study
South Africa has a higher rate of young people engaging in farming (24%) than elsewhere in sub-Saharan Africa.
Hartenberg Estate Achieves SA’s First Regenerative Viticulture Verification
Hartenberg Estateprovides a powerful example of how regenerative farming methods can transform agriculture, restore ecosystems, and produce exceptional wines.
Rooibos Extracts – SA’s Global Health and Wellness Powerhouse
Green and red Rooibos extracts each offer unique benefits and their applications span diverse industries.