Alternative agricultural practices reduce GHG emissions, bolster yields

Engineering News Online reports that 14 scientists, drawn from 12 countries and writing in the January edition of the peer-reviewed journal Science, argue that the world's agriculture sector can contribute to climate change mitigation, while at the same time helping countries to adapt to climate change. 10 Feb 2012 11:55

Agri SA's 'confusion' over minimum wage calculation

Freshfruitportal.com reports that South African farmers body Agri SA has called on the government to "correct an apparent error" in a recent weekly minimum wage announcement. Agri SA president Johannes Möller pointed out inconsistencies in Minister of Labour Mildrid Oliphant's announcement, outlining minimum wages for farm workers for the next year. 9 Feb 2012 12:51

Novare announces recipient of agricultural studies bursary

Novare, the independent investment management business that provides implemented consulting and investment services, has announced its continued support for agricultural skills development in the form of a bursary to study at the Cape Institute for Agricultural Training at Elsenburg, Stellenbosch. 9 Feb 2012 11:27

New Golden Rice partners join forces against vitamin A deficiency

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and national rice research institutes in Bangladesh and the Philippines have joined with Helen Keller International (HKI), a leading global health organization that reduces blindness and prevents malnutrition worldwide, in a new effort to further develop and evaluate Golden Rice as a potential tool to reduce vitamin A deficiency. 9 Feb 2012 10:45

Burundi releases two new rice varieties for better lives

Farmers in Burundi will soon sow the seeds of hard work and international cooperation with the release of two new rice varieties set to boost rice production and meet the rapidly growing demand for rice in Burundi. 9 Feb 2012 10:43

Maggots: a sustainable animal feed

[Emily van Rijswijck] An enterprising duo has developed a sustainable alternative to fishmeal and soya livestock feeds, in the process helping to ease the pressure on precious natural resources which are constantly under strain from the growing human population. 9 Feb 2012 10:41