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Tshwane's agricultural sector calls for urgent city support to ensure food security
Local farmers in Tshwane are urging the city to provide essential resources to enhance food security and stimulate economic growth, as discussed during a recent stakeholder engagement session led by Mayor Nasiphi Moya.
BRICS+ Series: Unlocking Thailand’s Potential in Trade
Thailand, a new BRICS+ partner, faces significant economic challenges, including rising debt and factory closures, yet its membership may provide a lifeline for revitalising industrial policy and fostering regional cooperation
Revitalising South Africa’s seed systems: a call for inclusive reform
South Africa’s agricultural sector stands at a crossroads. Whilst the country boasts one of the most industrialised seed industries on the continent, it remains inaccessible to a significant portion of smallholder farmers. A recent policy gap analysis by the Agricultural Research Council and the Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network reveals alarming disparities in South Africa’s seed systems.
How India's drone initiative can empower South African women in agriculture
Celebrating International Women’s Day, we must renew our commitment to empowering South African women, especially in rural areas, by learning from India's Drone Didi Initiative