Agroecology needs coherent governance and bottom-up action
For all its ecological and social credentials, agroecology as an agricultural practice faces an uphill struggle in a South African…
Harnessing the power of agritech to help SA’s smallholder farmers
As part of its multi-million Rand investment in agriculture, Microsoft South Africa has selected The Awareness Company as the beneficiary…
SA beef industry outlook shows promise despite challenges
The beef processing sector in South Africa has experienced its fair share of ups and downs in 2021, battling the…
Farm workers in Northern Cape protest over alleged inhumane living conditions, abuse
Farm workers in the lower Orange River region of the Northern Cape have started picketing at four farms in the…
Western Cape High Court dismisses Covid-19 regulations liquor ban challenge
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has welcomed the Western Cape High Court judgment dismissing…
Land reform: Government needs to focus on fixing challenges with current programme
The Vumelana Advisory Fund, a non-profit organisation that works with beneficiaries of the land reform programme, has noted the outcome…
Thabi Nksosi appointed new non-executive chair of Land Bank
Agricultural economist, Thabi Nksosi has been appointed as the new non-executive chair of state-owned Land and Agricultural Development Bank. Finance…
ANC fails to get enough votes to pass Expropriation Bill
The EFF has accused the ANC of not being interested in passing the amendment of the section 25 of the…
BlueTek, HP 450: Future-proofing computing power in the agri sector
With 28 years of experience in the public sector, education, corporate enterprise and agriculture, BlueTek Computers is a leading provider…
OneFarm Share: Making an Impact From Farm to Fork
Market conditions created as a consequence of early lockdown measures in 2020 were the catalyst for the development of Standard…
