Back to the future: reviving sorghum in South Africa
As summer grain farmers start preparing to plant, a national initiative involving government and industry organisations is working to ensure that more hectares will be set aside for grain sorghum…
Lamb Champs announce partnership with Karoo Lamb Consortium for upcoming event in Graaff-Reinet
Lamb Champs is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Karoo Lamb Consortium for the upcoming Karoo Lamb Champs competition, set to take place in Graaff-Reinet on 14 December.…
Mechanical weed control is Perfect
Rising cost of chemicals and a strong move towards organic farming methods has paved the way for a more innovative approach to control weeds and make growing conditions more difficult…
Western Cape Government and ProVeg South Africa address Food Insecurity for World Food Day
World Food Day is celebrated annually on October 16 to commemorate the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945. The “Right to foods for a better…
WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE COMMEMORATES WORLD FOOD DAY IN UNIONDALE
On Friday, October 11 2024, the Uniondale community gathered at their local sports field to mark the United Nation’s (UN) World Food Day (WFD). Founded by the UN Food and…
Corruption, water scarcity, and outdated farming hold Africa back
The African Agri Investment Indaba, taking place in Cape Town from 18-20 Nov, aims to transform food systems. Africa is grappling with a severe food insecurity crisis, with over 282…
Woza Nami Phase II: Trees combating hunger in South Africa
‘Until you dig a hole, plant a tree, water it and make it survive, you haven’t done a thing. You are just talking…It’s the little things citizens do. That’s what…
Media Release by Ivan Meyer, Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism
WC AGRICULTURE AND CASE IH SIGN AGREEMENT TO BOOST RESEARCH AND PRECISION FARMING The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) has signed a five-year Memorandum of Agreement with CASE IH,…
Resilience and optimism will drive growth for the remainder of 2024
Philip du Toit,Agricultural Lead at Investec The South African agricultural sector is a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, providing employment, food security, and contributing to export revenues. As we enter…
Vergelegen innovates with new Cabernet Sauvignon plantings and trellis system
Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West is making strategic investments in new Cabernet Sauvignon plantings, and experimenting with an alternative trellis system, as part of its ongoing commitment to expressing…