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RegenZ launches Farmfluencer Challenge

RegenZ launches Farmfluencer Challenge

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Why South African animal welfare laws need an urgent overhaul

By Charan Saunders 12 Jun 2025

Release of a tagged speckled snapper in the iSimangaliso MPA (Photo credit: Bruce Mann).

3 research studies that show the positive impact of MPAs

10 Jun 2025

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Sowing the seeds of food security

Sowing the seeds of food security

Libstar 9 Jun 2025

Scientists at the University of Pretoria have found that fresh vegetables are being contaminated by disease-causing bacteria through irrigation from polluted rivers and boreholes. Photos: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp

South Africa’s polluted rivers pose food contamination risk

Steve Kretzmann 26 May 2025

Buzzing for change

Buzzing for change

Libstar Group 20 May 2025

Source: US Embassy in Maseru. Millennium Challenge Corporation deputy chief executive Chidi Blyden at the launch of the project in Maseru.

US shuts down massive Lesotho development project

Sechaba Mokhethi 2 May 2025

Rooibos farmers unite agriculture, conservation for biodiversity

Rooibos farmers unite agriculture, conservation for biodiversity

18 Feb 2025

Urban food gardens produce more than vegetables, they create bonds for young Capetonians – study

Urban food gardens produce more than vegetables, they create bonds for young Capetonians – study

Tinashe P. Kanosvamhira 3 Feb 2025

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Industrial scale farming is flawed: What ecologically-friendly farming practices could look like in Africa

Rachel Wynberg 24 Jan 2025

Dr Manessah Alagbaoso, the Head: Business Ecosystems and Sustainability for the Standard Bank Group Business and Commercial Banking Unit

#BizTrends2025: Mainstreaming sustainability

Dr Manessah Alagbaoso 21 Jan 2025

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Fair pricing essential for smallholder farmers to tackle global food challenges

20 Jan 2025

Inquiry makes recommendations to improve competition in fresh produce market

Inquiry makes recommendations to improve competition in fresh produce market

14 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025: Curating the future - the transformation of food security in South Africa

#BizTrends2025: Curating the future - the transformation of food security in South Africa

Alan Browde 13 Jan 2025

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Stricter EU environmental rules to affect SA agri exports

6 Jan 2025

2024 Agricultural Writers SA winners announced

2024 Agricultural Writers SA winners announced

21 Nov 2024

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Saving the bees: How Nedbank and WWF are working to ensure honeybee survival

Aa-isha Hassiem 12 Nov 2024

Waterberg Boerdery and Yellow Door Energy inaugurate solar and battery energy storage system

Waterberg Boerdery and Yellow Door Energy inaugurate solar and battery energy storage system

Yellow Door Energy 14 Oct 2024

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Great Food Puzzle: WWF launches guide to sustainable food practices

12 Sep 2024

Aqunion CEO Rowan Yearsley would like to expand the solar project, but is mindful of the overinvestment risks.

How Aqunion abalone farm threads the cost-effective solar needle

Lindsey Schutters 27 Aug 2024

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#WorldPlantMilkDay: A closer look at Giraf Macadamia Milk’s journey

Ntandokazi Ntozakhe 22 Aug 2024

Verve – Forest meets Fashion at Africa Textile Talks

Verve – Forest meets Fashion at Africa Textile Talks

Sappi 7 Aug 2024

SAIMI CEO Odwa Mtati calls for collaborative Oceans Economy strategy

SAIMI CEO Odwa Mtati calls for collaborative Oceans Economy strategy

SAIMI 29 Jul 2024

IFPA’s Southern Africa Conference to address key issues for fresh produce industry

IFPA’s Southern Africa Conference to address key issues for fresh produce industry

23 Jul 2024

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Ramaphosa announces DA's Steenhuisen as Agriculture Minister

1 Jul 2024

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

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

20 Jun 2024

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Heat is coming for our crops. We have to make them ready

Mohan Singh and Prem Bhalla 21 May 2024

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FoodForward SA seeks to empower communities through food garden initiative

Aa-isha Hassiem 14 May 2024

Supplied photo: Eastern Cape MEC for rural development and agrarian reform Nonkqubela Pieters looks at some of Medigrow’s products during the launch of its new facility.

All systems grow — medicinal cannabis economy gets boost in Eastern Cape

Estelle Ellis 6 May 2024

4 crucial steps to strengthen climate resilience against El Niño and La Niña

4 crucial steps to strengthen climate resilience against El Niño and La Niña

2 May 2024

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