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Bayer: Africa must become a farming state to feed a growing population
Africa's population continues to grow and is increasingly facing issues of food insecurity... read


Agriculture
A thriving future: exciting opportunities for SA's sub-tropical fruit and nut producers
South Africa's sub-tropical fruit and nut growers are bullish about their future with avocado and macadamia nut growers who are coming off the back of an exceptionally good season... read
Alien flora lays waste to our land
South Africa's vegetation is under siege from invasive alien plants that threaten to wipe out vast tracts of grazing land. Professor Brian van Wilgen said it is estimated... read
Commodities & Fairtrade
SA being plundered for 'perfect species'
South Africa is the global centre of the illegal multibillion-rand trade in rare and endangered wildlife. Equipped with light aircraft, boats and specially adapted overland vehicles... read
Food Security
Drought crisis deepens

Penwell Dlamini

Paula Barnard, director of World Vision, said many parts of KwaZulu-Natal were "a disaster zone" as people did not have food. More than 500,000 people in KwaZulu-Natal are facing hunger... read
Sub-Saharan Africa remains in grip of extreme poverty
More than one-third (about two billion) of the population in low and middle-income countries are poor with nearly 800 million people globally still suffering from chronic hunger... read
Recognising the role of rural women in agriculture
The United Nations' International Day of Rural Women that is observed on 15 October, celebrates and honours rural women around the world. The day recognises the important role women play... read
Bugger that: food that chirps
Insects are a vitamin- and protein-rich superfood with a nutritional value comparable to that of fish, according to Paul Vantomme. Crickets, in particular, are full of protein... read
Sustainability
Green Monday launches in SA
Humane Society International has launched a global initiative called Green Monday in South Africa and aims to improve animal welfare, human health and environmental sustainability... read
Business
The art of establishing a good business relationship

Lisa Illingworth

A key predictor in the success of an entrepreneur is his ability to develop and leverage relationships in the early stages of setting up his business... read
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