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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 Solidarity Movement, allied with AfriForum, embarks on a month-long European campaign, urging G20 nations to pressure the South African government to reconsider the Expropriation Act.
Nearly half of South Africa's population depends on social grants, yet many families face dire challenges in meeting their basic needs amid worsening economic conditions.
After receiving a harrowing tip-off, the NSPCA was compelled to cull thousands of chickens left starving on a farm.
The four men are set to appear in the Atlantis Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, August 22, to face charges of house robbery.
South African NGOs have united in a campaign to end the commercial captive lion industry, urging the government to take decisive action.
Tractors filled the capital City of New Delhi, India, as protesting farmers marched with purpose to hold politician to account for the state of the farming industry, particularly pricing.
Farmers in India, were bombarded by police with teargas on Tuesday, as they marched on the capital in New Delhi following foiled talks with the government over crop prices.
Police urge anyone who knows the whereabouts of Andrew Kroukamp to come forward.
An elderly farmer was killed on his farm outside Bloemfontein.
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.
At the forefront of this ground-breaking endeavour is Northern Cape Agricultural School, where students and teachers alike are embracing technology to soar above the limitations of traditional farming methods.
Taking place from 2 to 5 May, the event includes a conference, site visit excursions and a tech awards ceremony.
Despite the lack of evidence for the effectiveness of the sugar tax, its proponents continue to try to push South Africans into a false choice – more sugar tax, or worse health outcomes, writes Andrew Russell.
Half of free-range turkeys and geese grown for the festive period have died or been culled due to avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1, UK MPs have been told.
Global agriculture is experiencing severe negative impacts due to climate change but is also one of the major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions which cause global warming.
The fifth China International Import Expo (CIIE), which concluded in Shanghai on Nov. 10, was indeed a fruitful event as expected.
Award recognises exceptional South Africans who inspire people to live in harmony with nature.
Kenyan authorities said that it has put a robust policy, the legal and institutional framework in place to promote the safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
‘We pleaded with the business rescue practitioners to have small black farmers paid first as they could not afford to go without being paid for a long time. ’
The rains that have started falling across Zimbabwe have triggered a frenzy among smallholder farmers who have descended on their fields to make final land preparations.
The licenced factory would use the dagga to produce medication and sell the rest to other parts of the world where dagga is sold in an open market.
“One of our central values is cultural continuity, which is why we ensure stories of Basotho cultures are told through our products. ” - Moliehi Mafantiri.
OPINION: As we head to Sharm El-Sheikh next month in November it is the moment to shine the spotlight on the fact Africa is disproportionately suffering from climate change impacts that it did not cause, writes Bertha Moteane.
Due to a recent increase in precipitation, please ensure the rational use of fertilizers and pesticides and prevent rice pests and diseases.