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The unexpected ban on cannabis and hemp-derived products by South Africa's health ministry has left the burgeoning cannabis sector in turmoil, raising concerns among businesses and activists about the potential economic fallout and job losses.
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.
The Chinese culture is taking root, germinating, blooming, and flourishing on African soil, says the writer.
A major driver behind the boom is growing demand for smaller, more versatile models.
Taking a short-sighted approach to financial planning can be as devastating to a farmer’s livelihood.
A comprehensive study conducted by Holly Kane at the University of Cape Town sheds light on the motivations and challenges surrounding the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices within the wool value chain in the Karoo region of South Africa.
As the cannabis industry evolves, some companies are turning to innovative methods like using yeast enzymes to synthesise THC and CBD, potentially revolutionising how these compounds are produced.
Researchers at Seoul's Yonsei University in South Korea have developed a new type of sustainable hybrid food - a meaty rice that they say could help solve food crises.
To advance Chinese modernisation, the country must make unremitting efforts to strengthen the foundation of the agricultural sector and advance rural revitalisation across the board, Chinese President Xi Jinping said.
South Africa’s National Assembly on Tuesday passed the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill and sent it to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) for consideration.
The eThekwini Municipality is encouraging potential cannabis and hemp farmers to join its pilot project to develop the sector in hopes of commercialising it.
The Citrus Growers Association has welcomed Transnet’s plans to develop its fresh produce handling capabilities in a bid to expand the sector and grow the domestic economy.
The partnership has grown over the years to encompass the vital areas of food security and sustainable livelihoods.
As part of Women’s Month, the ARC is honouring women in agricultural science who continue to work tirelessly to mitigate food insecurity.
During one of the panel discussions at the BRICS Business Forum, sustainable development in agriculture and the promotion of trade and investment in agriculture across BRICS nations was discussed.
China has set attaining high-quality development as its primary task in building a modern socialist country in all respects.
OPINION: BRICS posture has changed dramatically from that of a few countries fighting for a bigger slice of the global economy to that of a group with daunting ambitions of being the anchor or mid-wife of an alternative world order, writes the author
Huanghua dry-alkali-tolerant wheat is a special variety developed to thrive in regions with high soil salinity and alkalinity.
South Africa has a mammoth task, to accelerate economic growth and create job opportunities amid a global economic slump.
China should pay attention to the improvement of quality of life for vulnerable groups.
EOS SAT is touted as the world’s first agriculture-focused satellite constellation providing the agriculture and forestry industry with high-quality data to support efficient and sustainable practices.
The fifth China International Import Expo (CIIE), which concluded in Shanghai on Nov. 10, was indeed a fruitful event as expected.
As rises in temperatures affect different aspects of people's lives, in Egypt, climate change is affecting the Nile River, a water supply source that 10 countries rely on for their crops and power. As a result some Egyptian farmers have turned to solar power.
Prof Augustine Gubba will be utilising the latest advances in gene-editing technologies in his research programmes into developing plant virus resistance.
The ups and downs of the Bai people’s lives are closely intertwined with the water.