The abundance paradox
Why 20 million South Africans are hungry in a land of plenty. South Africa produces enough food to feed its population. Yet between 14 million and 20 million people, nearly…
Global food security and trade shifts
WAF releases major global policy brief on food security and trade shifts. The World Agriculture Forum (WAF) has released a timely policy brief, “Global Food Security and Trade Shifts,” examining…
Biosecurity in South Africa: A perfect storm?
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Creecy publishes Game Meat Strategy for SA
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has published the Game Meat Strategy for South Africa (the Strategy) in the Government Gazette No.49620 for implementation. The Strategy…
Standard Bank’s R1.5m aid and OneFarm share mobilisation for flood-hit regions
In response to the recent floods wreaking havoc in the Eastern and Western Cape regions, Standard Bank has taken proactive steps to provide crucial assistance. The Western Cabenetton outlet online…
#BRICS2023: Putin’s pledge: A path to food security in Africa
BY: KATJA HAMILTON The subject of an International Criminal Court arrest warrant, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin made his virtual attendance at the Brics Summit in Johannesburg this week, reiterating his…
Collaboration key to driving South African agriculture forward – Agbiz
South Africa faces significant challenges of high unemployment, weak economic growth prospects, rising poverty and inequality. These are issues that should dominate the thinking of the political leaders, business and…
Winfield United SA and Stellenbosch University team up to improve crop yields
WinField United South Africa (Wusa) has renewed its collaboration with the Chair in Plant Health at the Department of Agronomy at Stellenbosch University (SU). Wusa has contributed R10.5m to the…
Anti-dumping tariffs lapse on French fry imports
The anti-dumping tariffs on French fries placed on three European countries by the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) have lapsed. In July 2022, Itac – the organisation…
Funding puts insect protein maker ahead of food security fight
By 2050, the global population is projected to reach 10 billion people. Current food production systems will be unable to meet the growing demand and protein scarcity is a concern.…