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| Senzeni Zokwana, the Minister for the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in South Africa sat down with Africa AgriLeaders to discuss how African countries can better collaborate... read |
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| There have been a lot of political rhetoric about land invasions and we need to understand the impact that such rhetoric can have on food security and the stability of the sector... read |
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| Professor Andreas Freytag The production and consumption of tobacco and tobacco products are firmly in the World Health Organization's regulatory crosshairs and with good reason, however... read |
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| Successful outdoor agricultural show, Agritech Expo, is expanding to Tanzania with the farming B2B platform taking place in the agri-hu of Arusha in January... read |
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| Affordability is becoming increasingly difficult for SA farmers, especially in terms of disposable income to purchase the necessary products they need to maintain their operations... read |
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| In a move that will spare thousands of hens from a life inside cramped battery cages, McDonalds South Africa has announced plans to switch to 100 percent cage-free eggs in its supply chain by 2025... read |
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| The LDI is concerned about the damage that is being caused to the image of the agriculture and wine industry and has reaffirmed their commitment to the principle of constructive workplace engagement... read |
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| Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has officially unveiled the upgraded Paarl waste water treatment plant in the Drakenstein Local Municipality... read |
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| Devon Koen Abattoirs from across the Eastern Cape were rewarded for their commitment to public health and safety through their compliance with laws regulating the industry... read |
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| The adoption of cage-free policies by McDonald's and others will rapidly increase the demand for cage-free eggs and lead to new opportunities... read |
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| Mounting evidence that food systems may be a major conduit of antimicrobial resistance, point to a greater need for vigilance over the way antibiotics are used on farms... read |
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| DAFF has decided to set the West Coast Rock Lobster total allowable catch for the 2016/17 fishing season at significantly higher levels than recommended by fishery scientists, instead of reducing it by a third... read |
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| Ashraf Hendricks The traditional small-scale fishers of Langebaan have won a court victory that might allow them to restore their way of life... read |
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| Lauren Hartzenberg Suited gents and dolled-up dames gathered in the manicured grounds of La Residence hotel in Franschhoek on Saturday evening for the 36th annual Diners Club Winemaker of the Year Awards... read |
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| FAO will support six African island nations in their efforts to make agriculture more resilient to climate shocks and boost economic development. The $1.5 million project will focus on a variety of... read |
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| Boschendal winemaker, Lizelle Gerber sheds light on Chenin, the new Chardonnay Pinot Noir blush wine and her nomination as one of the five vintners to be shortlisted for... read |
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| Issued by BMi Research South African local wine sales increased during 2015 in terms of volume and value... read |
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| Africa's climate is one of the least-researched and poorly understood, but a new report provides reliable scientific information for decision-makers... read |
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| It is time to invest in sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture as a fundamental part of the climate solution... read |
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| Elwyn Grainger-Jones This story of failed harvest, hunger and hopelessness as temperatures rise is common across the continent. In fact, it is estimated that 65 percent of Africa's population is affected by climate change... read |
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| Early results from the Central City Improvement District's fourth annual Cape Town CBD Residential Survey have already revealed some interesting outcomes... read |
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| Lynn Oxborrow When you shop for a new jumper, how much thought do you give to the fate of the one it will replace? Do you dump a jacket because it starts to look ragged, or falls out of fashion? More and more, the clothing industry is wrestling with the same questions... read |
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