Rooibos fields unscathed by recent storms
Despite the destruction that heavy rain and floods have caused to large parts of the Cederberg in recent weeks, Rooibos fields remain largely intact.
South Africa’s Land Bank can be fixed: change the funding model and narrow the focus
Can the Land Bank play an influential role in SA agriculture again?
Technology can boost farming in Africa, but it can also threaten biodiversity – how to balance the two
Can we step up technology on farms while preserving biodiversity? A look at agriculture in Africa.
President must deploy the SANDF to secure major routes amidst truck attacks
Agri SA is deeply concerned about the violent criminal attacks on trucks in South Africa, particularly those in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga in recent days.
Os du Randt and Kubota – a powerful partnership!
If you are a true blooded South African, then we know you know who he is! If you are a loyal Springbok supporter, then you will argue that he is one of the finest loose head props the rugby world has ever seen.
Reimagining the supply chain for resilience
The world as we knew it has changed – and there’s no going back. For many and complex reasons, supply chain disruptions have become the norm rather than the exception, and the onus is on manufacturers to adapt and strengthen their ability to react in an agile manner.
SA can unleash agriculture’s growth potential says Agricultural Business Chamber’s Chief Economist
It’s been just over one year since South Africa launched its Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan (AAMP), touted as an inclusive growth strategy for the agricultural sector.
The Management of Risk: An Intro for Farmers
In Part One of this series of articles, I discuss farming as a ‘pioneering venture’, then consider some of the less obvious risks facing sheep farmers in particular.
Growth in Global Demand for Pure Medical Cannabis Sees Lesotho-Based Cultivator and Manufacturer Expand Its Production
MG Health set to triple its production this year for growing international markets.
Latest transformation laws underline the disjointed regulatory approach to transformation
In the past month, two publications in the Government Gazettes prompted a strong response from the agricultural sector. The amended Employment Equity Act allows the Minister of Employment and Labour to set employment equity targets in designated sectors for companies with more than 50 employees.