Food & Trees for Africa is in pursuit of South Africa’s best school food garden
Food & Trees for Africa is in pursuit of South Africa’s best school food garden 6 September 2023 – In an era when the health of people and our planet…
What 5 trends are shaping the consumer goods sector?
Just when everyone thought it would be back to normal after the pandemic, the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry remains beset by challenges. Higher fuel and energy prices, rising inflation…
As SA’s citrus industry faces a challenging 2023, a collaborative approach is needed for long-term sustainability
16 May 2023: South Africa’s citrus industry has been a major contributor to the country’s agricultural sector, and its overall GDP (gross domestic product), for many years. Despite facing numerous challenges…
Omnia Group Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Agriculture and Community Development on
International Day of Plant Health
Johannesburg, South Africa – May 15, 2023 – On the occasion of the United Nations-designatedInternational Day of Plant Health (IDPH), Omnia has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable agricultureand community development…
PLASTICS SA LEADS THE CHARGE IN COMBATING PLASTIC POLLUTION ON WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY AND WORLD OCEANS DAY
Johannesburg, 3 May 2023. Plastics SA, the umbrella body representing the South African plastics industry, is proud to announce its commitment to combating plastic pollution on World Environment Day on…
Shell Supporting Farm of The Future
Standerton farmer is one of the lucky recipients of a brand-new drone Koos Uys from Standerton is one of the lucky recipients of a brand-new drone, compliments of the Shell…
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL LABORATORY TO UNDERGO R23 MILLION RENOVATION
“Once the renovations are completed, the Western Cape Provincial Veterinary Laboratory will provide an enhanced service to our clients,” said Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Ivan Meyer during the recent…
Another bullish crop outlook despite marginal hike in planting area amid favourable prices, weather
The new crop season for South Africa begins at the time when the northern hemisphere’s season tails off and harvest estimates start trickling in. The global harvest outlook and stock…
Climate change is already hitting Africa’s livestock – here’s how to address the risks
It’s a common scene across many African countries’ rural areas: cows grazing peacefully. But, by 2050, heat stress induced by climate change may drastically alter this familiar picture. Findings from the…
Estina Farm project case transferred to Bloemfontein High Court
The fraud and corruption case related to the controversial R280m Estina Dairy farm project has been transferred to the Bloemfontein High Court from the Bloemfontein Regional Court on Wednesday. The…