African agriculture is entering a period where resilience will be determined heavily by access to capital and the ability to remain operational under unstable conditions that may…
The Russian Embassy has moved to counter media speculation around Errol Musk’s visit to Russia, stressing that no farmer relocation programme exists and that the discussions…
Mpondoland brings the rich history, spirituality and resilience of AmaPondo to screen, exploring identity, community and the fight for economic freedom
Ask African governments how they feel about agricultural innovation and their answer might surprise you. “They’re tired,” says Vanessa Adams, Founder and CEO of…
The outbreak of animal disease is a concern but there’s good news from the field crops, horticulture and poultry sectors
Estimates for maize and oilseeds are up, boosting predictions of a recovery year in agriculture
Recent export agreements with Asian countries are a balm for South Africa, after Botswana and Namibia’s ban on the country’s citrus.
The ban on South Africa produce is contrary to international rules of trade, economists said
Climate change needs to be front and centre of party manifestos
Tim Nectar Farms, an accredited training academy that consists of a three hectare organic farm and a backyard garden, is transforming residents’ ideas about food
A new report predicts that the effect of climate change will cause a 4% drop in visitors Kruger National Park by 2050
Anyone can grow their own food. It may be hard work, but you learn as you go and it is rewarding
Cows on a ship in Cape Town in a horrible situation lead to more calls for it to end
Taking a step back this week, there is still great cause for optimism about 2023-24’s agricultural output
Cattle farmers will either have to provide protection for their animals, or shift to more resilient breeds or to other livestock
How the shifting seasons will affect the country’s crop output, with yield expected to be sufficient to meet local and export requirements
But the soil will soon deplete, and deforestation means flash floods and mudslides will occur
The French Embassy and Food & Trees for Africa have helped GBV survivors establish a food garden in the North west Province
The inequality is reflected in the statistics: 60% to 80% of smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa are women but only 15% to 20% have rights over the land
A cricketer turns his back on the excitement of pro sport to take on a whole new challenge: farming without soil
