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 one another. In fact, nothing could be further from the…
Western Cape commemorates World Food Day
Tomorrow, 16 October 2021, the Western Cape will join the rest of the world in commemorating World Food Day. In the lead up to World Food Day 2021, the Western…
Cotton farming becomes viable diversification option for SA Canegrowers
The SA Canegrowers Association will be presenting the outcomes of a recently concluded cotton diversification pilot project to the Sugarcane Value Chain Masterplan Task Team on diversification. The findings represent…
Western Cape to use technology in the fight against rural crime
In response to the Western Cape Government’s undertaking to create safer communities, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) has established a Rural Safety Desk and a Rural Safety Monitoring…
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 best practices can boost profitable milk production and have a…
Smart weed control can soften the blow of high fertilizer costs
With fertiliser prices at exceptionally high levels, producers can manage input costs and optimise yield this season by controlling weeds at the right time and with the best solutions. South…
Global food price index rises further in September
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has reported that world food commodity prices rose in September, led by tightening supply conditions and robust demand for staples…
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 effort to promote indigenous gardening and the support of biodiversity.…
ZZ2 Afrikado launches Harmony Avs in SA
ZZ2 Afrikado is launching its Harmony Avs in the SA market, making 12 hand-picked avocado varietals available in season, all year round. While local consumers are mostly familiar with the…
2021 Innovation Award for Sustainable Food Systems winners announced
The winners of the 2021 edition of the annual International Innovation Award for Sustainable Food Systems have been announced. The awards, a joint initiative of the Food and Agriculture Organization…