Why SA’s farmers need to invest in alternative energy sources
Many people outside of agriculture value chains have the mistaken idea that farming and renewable energy are far removed from…
Sustainable dairy farming is also good for the bottom line
Sustainability is taking hold in South Africa’s dairy industry, and according to a recent study of the dairy sector, sustainable…
Coega launches its second plant rescue initiative
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has launched its second City Sustainability Initiative through the Coega Development Foundation (CDF) in an…
Keeping SA’s agricultural sector sustainable is imperative. Here’s why
South Africa needs a sustainable agricultural sector if it is to ensure food security in the future. However, the sector…
50+ NGOs call on COP26 to acknowledge climate impacts of animal agriculture
More than 50 global animal protection, environmental and food justice organisations are calling on United Nations Framework Convention on Climate…
Nestlé’s first net zero carbon emissions dairy farm on track to reach targets
Nestlé’s first dairy farm that is earmarked to reach net-zero carbon emissions in 2023, is on track to achieving its…
PROTECTING AND RESTORING OUR NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS WILL BOOST OUR ECONOMY
Today, the Western Cape joins the United Nations member states to celebrate Desertification and Drought Day. “By doing so, we…
New targets to protect biodiversity must include farmers and agriculture
The UN Convention on Biological Diversity is a treaty that aims to develop national strategies for the conservation and sustainable use of…
Rooibos Industry Pledges Continued Commitment to Sustainability Ahead of World Environment Day (5 June)
While the Rooibos industry has always had environmental preservation at heart, an increased global demand for the tea has compelled…
Technology to drive SA agriculture toward sustainability
Agriculture’s role as a critical sector, driving growth and job creation in the South African economy has come back under…
