Trading with confidence
How credit guarantee schemes can help agri players handle risk Agriculture’s vital contribution to South Africa’s growth, prosperity, and social cohesion is firmly established, but securing funding for investment and…
From the ground up
How soil health unlocks greater yields for small-scale farmers In South Africa, over two million smallholder farming households form the backbone of the nation’s food system. These small-scale farmers, cultivating…
Restituted land is enabling young people to realise new opportunities in the country’s land reform programme
19 June 2025 – In South Africa, where youth unemployment remains stubbornly high, reaching over 45% of people between the ages of 15 and 34 years, the land reform programme…
Accelerating Wind Power Development in Southern Africa
The imperative to accelerate wind power development across Southern Africa is driven by both the environmental and economic needs of the region. Its energy landscape is slowly shifting towards a…
SA’s wind sector celebrates a decade of social impact this Global Wind Day
Global Wind Day: SA’s wind sector reflecting on raising sustainable communities and social impact Recognising the critical role of wind energy in building sustainable and resilient communities, the South African…
Oudewerfskloof Olive Farm Celebrates Passion and the Power of Community
In 2009, the Brummer family breathed new life into a neglected piece of land. What began as an ordinary olive farm with a handful of forgotten trees has since flourished…
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY: A CALL FOR SKILLS OVER CEMENT AS INFRASTRUCTURE AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE CRUMBLES
South Africa is building for a world that no longer exists. Drainage systems can’t handle the influx of rain. Dam storage capacities can’t hold all the water due to sedimentation.…
Corteva Agriscience: Showcasing a Longstanding Commitment to South African Agriculture at NAMPO 2025
At NAMPO 2025, Corteva Agriscience reaffirms its enduring partnership with South African farmers by showcasing its deep heritage and future-focused innovations. This year’s exhibit brings together the proven performance of…
Africa’s future in food security relies on cooling infrastructure
Strengthening the continent’s fragile cold chain infrastructure — not more international aid — holds the key to protecting harvests, securing supply chains, and feeding vulnerable communities. The issue of food…
Third Budget Must Prioritise Rural Development and Economic Inclusion says Bakgatla leader Kgosi Nyalala Pilane
Ahead of the third budget to be presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Thursday, Kgosi Nyalala Pilane, leader of the Bakgatla Ba Kgafela tribe, has called for a national…