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, an…
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…
Exploring gender parity in land reform and what can be done to empower women
Land Reform: The land reform programme has the potential to become a catalyst, driving the empowerment of women and enhancing agricultural productivity which will in turn, ensure food security and potentially…
New government of national unity to prioritise land reform success, and not reinvent the wheel
23 July 2024; Land Reform – Johannesburg: The creation of a new, standalone ministry to oversee the implementation of land reform and spearhead rural development may be the resolution needed to…
Sweet learnings: Honey day educational event at Vergelegen
The importance of providing sufficient food for honey bees, to ensure their survival, was a key topic at a recent honey event hosted at Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West…
The impact of restitution on communities
24 June 2024: Johannesburg – The milestones that the Barokologadi Communal Property Association (CPA) achieved after having the 26 000 hectares adjacent to the world famous Madikwe Game Reserve in the…
Vergelegen shares lessons on combating grapevine leafroll disease in vineyards
Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West,a world leader in combating grapevine leafroll-associated virus 3 (GLRaV-3), the main cause of leafroll disease, recently hosted an information session to share its lessons…
Capacity building remains fundamental to enabling land reform beneficiaries to put their land to productive use
22 April 2024: Land Reform – In the pursuit of sustainable land reform, capacity building and good governance practices for Communal Property Associations (CPAs) cannot be overstated. As communities continue to grapple…