Farming
latest news & developmentsFoot-and-Mouth Disease: South Africa's quiet business crisis
Foot-and-Mouth Disease is not just a farming issue; it's a profound South African crisis affecting food security, farmers, and the vital informal trading sector, with…
Why resilience matters most in African agriculture now
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…
Russian Embassy distances state from Errol Musk farmer relocation claims
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…
A love letter to AmaMpondo
Mpondoland brings the rich history, spirituality and resilience of AmaPondo to screen, exploring identity, community and the fight for economic freedom
Pilot programmes are over – Africa’s agriculture must scale, with women at its heart
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…
South Africa’s agricultural performance so far this year is not all doom and gloom
The outbreak of animal disease is a concern but there’s good news from the field crops, horticulture and poultry sectors
Reasons for optimism about farm harvest prospects In South Africa
Estimates for maize and oilseeds are up, boosting predictions of a recovery year in agriculture
South Africa’s avocado export agreement with Japan could boost economy
Recent export agreements with Asian countries are a balm for South Africa, after Botswana and Namibia’s ban on the country’s citrus.
Botswana’s ban on local citrus produce will hurt farmers and the economy
The ban on South Africa produce is contrary to international rules of trade, economists said
Elections 2024: Consider the climate when making your cross
Climate change needs to be front and centre of party manifestos
There’s nectar in Orange Farm’s urban gardens
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
Climate change threatens livelihoods in South Africa
A new report predicts that the effect of climate change will cause a 4% drop in visitors Kruger National Park by 2050
Urban farms in Joburg are a jolly good idea
Anyone can grow their own food. It may be hard work, but you learn as you go and it is rewarding
End the practice of shipping livestock by sea
Cows on a ship in Cape Town in a horrible situation lead to more calls for it to end
El Niño, news and reflection
Taking a step back this week, there is still great cause for optimism about 2023-24’s agricultural output