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Scientists are breeding super-nutritious crops to help solve global hunger

Heather Ohly, Nicola Lowe

Micronutrient deficiencies, also known as hidden hunger, occurs when there is a lack of essential vitamins and minerals in a person's diet. Supplementation and food fortification has long been used around the world to alleviate micronutrient deficiencies...read
Listeriosis outbreak shines a light on food safety in SA
Listeriosis outbreak shines a light on food safety in SA
The current spike in the incidences of listeriosis serves as a stark reminder of the importance of having the means to timely identify and act on food safety threats...read
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Gupta dairy deal in Free State allegedly proceeds of crime

Stephan Hofstatter

Dramatic disclosures in court papers filed by the NPA place the Guptas at the heart of a conspiracy to "swindle" R220m from the Free State meant for emerging black dairy farmers...read
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Agriculture
New minimum wage for farm, forestry employees
New minimum wage for farm, forestry employees
The Department of Labour says the new minimum wages for employees in the farm and forestry sectors are set to increase by 5.6%. read
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Ten priorities for getting agriculture moving in Zimbabwe

Ian Scoones

Agriculture is taking centre stage in plans for the revival of Zimbabwe's ailing economy. What are the top priorities for agriculture, and what can be learnt from the challenges faced since the land reform? read
Commodities & Fairtrade
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No link between Listeriosis outbreak and SA apples
A report being circulated on certain WhatsApp groups refer to an incident dating back to 2015 in California, in the USA, when Listeria was found on caramelised apples... read
Food Security
Making traditional food fashionable again will boost nutrition and food security
Making traditional food fashionable again will boost nutrition and food security
Smart food crops, so named because they are good for consumers, good for farmers and good for the planet, are at the heart of many strategies worldwide aimed at beating malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies... read
Forestry
Mondelez International cocoa MoU to help protect Ghana's forests
Mondelez International cocoa MoU to help protect Ghana's forests
Mondelez International is contributing $5m over five years to the GCFRP, which aims to significantly reduce the high rate of deforestation and forest degradation, as well as their associated greenhouse carbon emissions, from cocoa farming... read
Sustainability
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Western Cape drought: When panic begins to set in, cool heads are needed

Janse Rabie

How organised agriculture responds in mobilising and supporting its members and the public during this unfolding disaster will define our role in South Africa... read
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