Sustainable Agriculture
latest news & developmentsAfrica’s rangelands emerge as biggest climate opportunity in new nature roadmap
A new Africa nature transition roadmap shows improved grazing, fire management and farming could unlock major carbon reductions while strengthening food security and livelihoods
From coal to crops: Grootvlei’s climate-smart horticulture centre takes root
A new climate-smart horticulture centre at Eskom’s Grootvlei power station, backed by the Netherlands, is testing how South Africa’s energy transition can deliver jobs, food…
Climate, pollution, biodiversity: UN report sounds global alarm
Transforming economies, energy systems and food production could prevent millions of deaths and halt biodiversity loss, the UN’s latest report finds
SA seeks solutions to hunger at G20 meeting
The country has 20 million people living in food insecurity and wants to encourage every household with land to grow fresh produce
SCA rules against Monsanto on genetically modified maize
The African Centre for Biodiversity says it is ‘vindicated’ by the landmark ruling from the supreme court of appeal after a nearly decade-long battle
Developing a bioeconomy in Africa could drive nature-positive economic growth
But more research, development and innovation, as well as investment is needed
UFH launches new Research Niche Areas
The five RNAs form part of the university’s strategic plan for institutional renewal
Urban mushroom farming in South Africa is a space saving, eco-friendly revolution
An ‘exchange of magic’ is required between growers and mushrooms to get consistent results
McDonald’s South Africa takes a paradigm shift towards sustainable agriculture
Responsible business practices are not only good for the planet, but also for the bottom line
Abused women benefit from food gardening skills
The French Embassy and Food & Trees for Africa have helped GBV survivors establish a food garden in the North west Province
Eldorado Park garden brings hope and heals volunteers
Between the fields of illegally dumped waste and a contaminated Kliprivier stream passing through the area is a greening project
Economic growth is destroying the planet
Ecosocialism will build solidarity with people to establish food and water commons, carbon-free public transport and community-owned renewable energy