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Sustainable Gastronomy Week kicks off, emphasising 'More Taste, Less Waste'

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Acid mine drainage in Gauteng, South Africa, has polluted the water and soil in Soweto. Courtesy Professor Craig Sheridan, University of the Witwatersrand

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UK invests $100m to enhance Africa's food security and trade

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Climate change: Alarming Africa-wide report predicts 30% drop in crop revenue, 50 million without water

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South32 youth farming graduates boost local food security

South32 youth farming graduates boost local food security

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FAO report: Food production plummets as disasters cost $123bn yearly

FAO report: Food production plummets as disasters cost $123bn yearly

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Sprightly Seed and Bel Porto School bring food security to Cape Town with community market garden

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Quantum Foods suffers R35m loss on bird flu, power cuts

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