MEC calls for implementation of research findings to transform provincial farming sector
The future of KwaZulu-Natal’s agricultural sector lies in the successful integration of cutting-edge research with practical farming solutions. This was ...
Tag: Sustainable Agriculture
Soil erosion: Prevention is far more effective than cure
Regenerative agriculture takes center stage, and a forgotten crisis resurfaces: soil erosion. A natural process yet mismanagement can cause soil ...
‘No more talking; it’s time for real partnership’
Farmers are being invited to take part in a bold new initiative aimed at transforming the City of Tshwane’s agricultural ...
Beekeeping now a strategic national priority – Minister Steenhuisen
In his speech last week at the South African Bee Industry, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen outlined the critical role ...
G20 agriculture ministers called to support chief scientists’ recommendations
The G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS) has officially called on the G20 Agriculture Ministers to support the recommendations ...
Alleviating food security means tackling structural imbalances
South Africa’s food security remains a national concern. According to the recently released Food Security Report for 2019, 2022 and ...
Western Cape celebrates World Milk Day 2025
On Friday, 30 May 2025, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, joined agricultural ...
How climate change is reshaping beef cattle production in SA
Over the past three decades, the beef cattle sector has experienced significant changes due to rising temperatures, altered rainfall patterns ...
WATCH | Regenerative farming series – Episode 1
In this interview conducted by African Farming editor Peter Lebogang Mashala, farm operations manager Anderson Mutasa shares insights about regenerative ...
WATCH | Sweetening communities through sustainable beekeeping
In celebration of World Bee Day at the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) in Roodeplaat on 20 May, stakeholders from across ...
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