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Farming Faces Unique Challenges

Transformation has progressed, but a lack of services hinders future growth, writes Lindi Botha.

Transforming Agriculture Through Innovative Financing

The Financial Times recently ran a fascinating article entitled: “Wine growers fear funding will wither after fall of Silicon Valley Bank” – as one of the premium lenders to the South African agriculture market, this headline definitely caught the eye. 

Looming Famine Requires Food Consumption Reset

Innovation and practical interventions are needed to reduce food waste, writes Colleen Dardagan.

Could South Africa’s Gene-Editing Regulations Decrease Local Food Security?

According to some experts, South Africa’s gene editing legislation is extremely short-sighted and doesn’t bode well for food security concerns, reports Busani Bafana.

By The People For The People

Food gardens go some way towards alleviating food insecurity, but we must remain cognisant that real solutions lie in community cohesion. By Sue-Ellen Donough.

High Grain Prices Could Be The New Norm

Global grain production is continuing its bumpy ride as effects from the Russia-Ukraine conflict override any gains made in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Agriculture Is All That

As one of Africa’s largest funding partners for agriculture projects, we are incredibly bullish on the outlook for the sector.

Renewing Employment Through Renewable Energy

The renewable energy sector is well placed to create jobs, many of which require new skills. Anél Lewis finds out more about the new career opportunities in this evolving sector.

A Fertile Market

South Africa consumes just one per cent of the world’s fertiliser but demand is growing, writes Lisa Witepski.

Food Safety And Food Security: A Tale Of Two Systems

South Africa has food, but we must overcome its historical gaps, writes James Francis.

All It Takes Is The Right Action

Food travels a complex supply chain. The required reduction in waste to address global hunger and global warming requires all stakeholders to become engaged, writes Gareth Griffiths. 

Farming For A Better Future

Organic and sustainable farming are popular responses to global warming and important for future food security, writes Denise Mhlanga.

Farming For A Better Future

Organic and sustainable farming are popular responses to global warming and important for future food security, writes Denise Mhlanga.

Is South Africa Hungry?

Zero hunger is Goal 2 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. How is South Africa shaping up in the meeting of this goal? Gareth Griffiths reports.

Food For Thought

Colluli targets 2022 production.

Producing A Harvest Despite The Challenges

Despite the agriculture sector being hard hit by COVID-19, young South Africans are implementing innovative strategies to survive the crisis. Levi Letsoko reports.

The Science Of Soil

Understanding soil can play a major role in farming and food security. Joanne Carew investigates.

Empowering Small-Scale Farmers

Clinton Matos interviews Oxfam’s Head of Democracy, Governance and Strategic Alliances Programme, Mthandazu Ndlovu.

The Unexpected Economic Star

Against the backdrop of a stagnant economy, agriculture was largely responsible for helping South Africa pull itself out of recession in September. Michelle Nel looks at why.

5 New Agritech Start-Ups In Africa

Entrepreneurs across Africa are using technology to create sustainable solutions to some of the biggest problems faced by the agricultural sector, writes Lungelo Shezi.