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It will take SA two, three years to recover from drought conditions
It will take SA two, three years to recover from drought conditions
The Water and Sanitation Department says it will take up to two or three years for the country to recover from the drought conditions it is currently experiencing... read
Agriculture
Minister Senzeni Zokwana: Africa needs to share
Minister Senzeni Zokwana: Africa needs to share
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
The impact of political rhetoric on the stability of the agriculture sector
The impact of political rhetoric on the stability of the agriculture sector
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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Smoking and sustainability: tobacco farming in Southern Africa

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
Nederburg Wines announced as wine producer of the year
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Agritech Expo migrates to Tanzania
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
Lessening the financial burden of farmers essential to save SA agriculture
Lessening the financial burden of farmers essential to save SA agriculture
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
McDonalds SA commits to 100% cage-free
McDonalds SA commits to 100% cage-free
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
LDI reaffirms commitment to transparent negotiations with farm workers
LDI reaffirms commitment to transparent negotiations with farm workers
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
Agri Tech
Paarl waste water treatment plant gets an upgrade
Paarl waste water treatment plant gets an upgrade
Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has officially unveiled the upgraded Paarl waste water treatment plant in the Drakenstein Local Municipality... read
Agro-processing
Abattoirs rewarded for excellence
Abattoirs rewarded for excellence

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
McDonalds SA sets example for industry by adopting a more humane supply chain
McDonalds SA sets example for industry by adopting a more humane supply chain
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
More research needed to mitigate farm-driven antimicrobial resistance
More research needed to mitigate farm-driven antimicrobial resistance
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
Commercial Fishing
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DAFF sets West Coast Rock Lobster quota higher than recommended
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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Way of life restored for Langebaan fishers

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
Commodities & Fairtrade
Murray Barlow, Lesego Chauke-Motshwane and Pierre Wahl.
SA's top vintners crowned at Winemaker of the Year Awards

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
Food Security
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Africa-funded project to help small-island nations adapt to climate change
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
Horticulture
Boschendal winemaker dishes on where the iconic winery is headed
Boschendal winemaker dishes on where the iconic winery is headed
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
BMi Research Wine Report 2016
BMi Research Wine Report 2016

Issued by BMi Research

South African local wine sales increased during 2015 in terms of volume and value... read
Sustainability
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Report equips African decision-makers with new climate science
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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FAO to tackle water scarcity, one of the main challenges for sustainable agriculture
It is time to invest in sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture as a fundamental part of the climate solution... read
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African nations have the will to adapt agriculture to climate change

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
Business
Cape Town CBD Residential Survey reveals interesting early results
Cape Town CBD Residential Survey reveals interesting early results
Early results from the Central City Improvement District's fourth annual Cape Town CBD Residential Survey have already revealed some interesting outcomes... read
A circular fashion economy is about more than clothes
A circular fashion economy is about more than clothes

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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