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From left: Annelize Crosby (Policy Advisor on land reform, Agri SA), Anwhar Madhanpall (General Manager, South African Sugar Association), Hezekiel Nkosi (Chairman, Moletele Communal Property Association), Mazwi Mkhulisi (Programmes Manager, Vumelana Advisory Fund) and Nomfundo Ntloko-Gobodo (Chief Land Claims Commissioner, Commission on Restitution of Land Rights)
Achieving sustainable land reform through partnerships
In order to drive conversations on land reform in South Africa, Vumelana recently hosted the second of a series of roundtable discussions... read
Agribusiness
From left to right: ECDC Imvaba Co-operative Fund manager Simphiwe Ntshweni; Matyeni Agricultural Co-operative deputy chairperson Langa Zophondle; and Eastern Cape MEC for Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Sakhumzi Somyo at the launch of the Matyeni Agricultural Co-operative processing plant
Eastern Cape cooperative launches livestock feed and maize meal processing facility
In a quest to enter the commercial agro-processing and meat production market, the Matyeni Agricultural Co-operative launched a processing facility which produces livestock feed and maize meal... read
Tru-Cape's Buks Nel and Henk Griessel with the ancient apple tree on Table Mountain
Ancient apple tree found on Table Mountain may be SA's oldest
After a three-year search, Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing has found an ancient apple tree at the top of Table Mountain, and it may be the oldest apple tree in South Africa... read
From maggot to the dining table
From maggot to the dining table

Theresia Tjihenuna

"With maggot protein produced in Namibia, we will save farmers a lot of money on imported feed and bring more affordable food to our consumers." read
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Young Africans create new roads for agriculture

Pius Sawa, Reuters

Young Africans are seeking to transform agriculture by using new technologies while contributing to food security and employment... read
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SA to harvest second biggest maize crop on record

Andries Mahlangu

Farmers are likely to harvest an estimated 14.53-million tonnes of maize in 2017, the second-biggest maize crop on record... read
Food Security
SUNfarming technology spells good news for food security
SUNfarming technology spells good news for food security
The project began production in June 2016, producing tomatoes, spinach, cauliflower and other herbs. No soil is required to grow vegetables in the project's tunnels and water productivity is increased through drip irrigation... read
Sustainability
Six ways the meat on your plate is killing the planet
Six ways the meat on your plate is killing the planet

Francis Vergunst and Julian Savulescu

Reducing consumption of animal products is essential if we are to meet global greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets... read
Business
Ridesharing easing traffic congestion in Cape Town
Ridesharing easing traffic congestion in Cape Town

Ilse van den Berg

If you've ever found yourself behind a steering wheel during peak times, you'll probably agree that urban mobility requires drastic change across our country... read
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