The country has 20 million people living in food insecurity and wants to encourage every household with land to grow fresh produce
After 45 years of independence, issues such as the disintegration of the country’s monetary system are illustrative of the crisis.
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The company’s practical approach can revolutionise the way we produce food, creating a more sustainable system
With over 65% of South Africa’s population now living in cities, this shift has altered the landscape and dynamics of food security
A small agricultural miracle is transforming a community in the Cradle of Humankind
Interventions such as immediate food relief and raising awareness are needed to address undernutrition and obesity
White maize prices are likely to be 30% higher, with yellow maize up by 20%
Limiting greenhouse gas emissions and building resilience can improve the everyday lives and experiences of South Africans
The DG Murray Trust has identified 10 opportunities for change that are directed at breaking the intergenerational poverty and inequality deeply rooted in our country
The Competition Commission’s inquiry into fresh produce markets is looking into the efficiency of the markets in terms of safety and food security
The quality of life of poor South Africans over the past 30 years continues to be ignored
A major new report warns that invasive alien species wreaking havoc on nature and thus on nature’s contribution to people
South Africa is food secure but people cannot afford nutritious food – or even food every day
The continent needs to call on its international partners to provide assistance and share their expertise
If we want a better country then we need to stop spouting slogans, organise and work together
The upcoming Transforming Education Summit is an opportunity to advocate for well-designed and properly financed free school-meal programmes to protect children against hunger
Empowering women and girls to be equal players and climate change decision-makers is critical
The effects of the war in Ukraine have brought much of the world’s attention to energy prices. But food insecurity is also rising and will likely get worse
The G7 has wrongly blamed the looming crisis on blocked Ukraine exports, which are far smaller than Russia’s global share of fertiliser and food exports
Sixty million people in this region directly depend on the sea for food and livelihoods
South Africa needs to improve its resilience against climate related catastrophes such as floods, locust swarms and increasing temperatures
Prioritise vocational training, introduce economic empowerment for the disadvantaged in the place of black economic empowerment and amend the Consumer Protection Act to enable businesses to donate food
The dangerous effects of climate change are occurring faster and will worsen sooner than previously predicted, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Climate says in its new report
A United Nations meeting in Kenya is a step towards developing a legally binding global treaty that will decisively tackle plastic pollution
The Legal Resources Centre hails court order as stunning victory for indigenous communities along the coast
Farmers face higher input costs such as hikes in fertilisers and fuel prices as well as the expected 20.5% electricity hike requested by Eskom, says AgriSA
Cold-chain and refrigeration capacity are among the priorities of the programmes supported by the African Centres of Excellence, the University of Birmingham and the United Nations
No to ‘climate-stupid’ agriculture
Health professionals have called on leaders at COP26 to prioritise changing food systems to reduce their effect on the climate, as well as to prevent deaths
Projects in North West and Limpopo grow hope of surviving climate change