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25 Nov 2014

Global warming could undermine poverty fight: World Bank

Global warming could undermine poverty fight: World Bank

25 Nov 2014

Investment in natural systems to address food security challenges

Investment in natural systems to address food security challenges

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Nedbank's partnerships with farmers are focused on holistic solutions

Nedbank's partnerships with farmers are focused on holistic solutions

27 Oct 2014

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana has encouraged South Africans to grow food in their gardens and feed themselves and others. Image: GCIS

Families encouraged to grow their own vegetables

Nthambeleni Gabara 17 Oct 2014

WWF-SASSI serves up sustainable seafood report

WWF-SASSI serves up sustainable seafood report

Sindy Peters 15 Oct 2014

Trade and Industry Director-General Lionel October says the impact of the Dube TradePort on KwaZulu-Natal's ecoomy is likely to be profound. Image: DTI

Dube TradePort is now an industrial development zone

8 Oct 2014

Ke nako! Shifting to a green economy

Ke nako! Shifting to a green economy

Sindy Peters 7 Oct 2014

Paarl Media Group receives PEFC accreditation

Paarl Media Group receives PEFC accreditation

3 Oct 2014

Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa the annual Weed-buster Campaign is effective in removing invasive plants from South Africa. Image: GCIS

Working-for-Water creates 181,000 jobs says Molewa

3 Oct 2014

Management consultant Paolo Borzatta is leading a fact-finding mission of about 100 Italian business leaders looking who are keen to invest in sub-Saharan Africa. Image:

Italian businesses seek SA opportunities

3 Oct 2014

Sebopetsa Mogale, acting Chief Director: Farmer Support and Development at the Western Cape Department of Agriculture says that there have been some success with the farming ventures undertaken in the Western Cape for previously disadvantaged people. Image: LinkedIn

38% of Western Cape farm projects fail

29 Sep 2014

Worsening climate change could affect the economy

Worsening climate change could affect the economy

Richard Munang and Jessica Andrews 26 Sep 2014

Climate change: the South African scenario

Climate change: the South African scenario

Sindy Peters 18 Sep 2014

Dr Jakkie Cilliers of the ISS says that South Africa is not only over-exploiting its water resources but is not managing them properly resulting in extensive wastage. Image:

SA's water crisis in danger of deepening

18 Sep 2014

Kumba hands over R16m bioenergy and organic vegetable project

Kumba hands over R16m bioenergy and organic vegetable project

16 Sep 2014

Advice on applying for an agricultural production loan

Advice on applying for an agricultural production loan

2 Sep 2014

Dedicated beneficiaries reap what they sow

Dedicated beneficiaries reap what they sow

1 Sep 2014

KZN Premier Senzo Mchunu hopes the War on Water Leaks campaign will dramatically reduce the amount of water that is wasted in the province each year. Image:

Water leaks cannot be left unresolved says Mchunu

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FTFA celebrates female farmer this Women's Day

FTFA celebrates female farmer this Women's Day

4 Aug 2014

An integrated approach to global food security

An integrated approach to global food security

30 Jul 2014

A shift towards more sustainable choices

A shift towards more sustainable choices

28 Jul 2014

[Climate changing the face of agriculture]: Part 3 - Partnerships are key

[Climate changing the face of agriculture]: Part 3 - Partnerships are key

Rudi Massyn 25 Jul 2014

Engen Botswana launches campaign for growth and development

Engen Botswana launches campaign for growth and development

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