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OPEC Fund commits $1bn in new financing for developing nationsDuncan Miriri and Marc Jones

3 innovations set to transform South Africa’s food system by 2040

3 innovations set to transform South Africa’s food system by 2040

11 Jun 2025

Sowing the seeds of food security

Sowing the seeds of food security

9 Jun 2025

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Zandile Kumalo was the standout business. Source: Supplied.

Neighbour Roots named top social enterprise in Food Lover's Market's 2023 Seeds of Change Partnership

5 Jul 2023

SA Harvest introduces innovative nutritional tracking technology to fight hunger

SA Harvest introduces innovative nutritional tracking technology to fight hunger

29 Jun 2023

AgriKool founders Zamokuhle Twala and Palesa Motaung

Agritech startup's deal with Shoprite bears fruit

29 Jun 2023

Two outbreaks of H7 bird flu in poultry reported

Two outbreaks of H7 bird flu in poultry reported

Sybille de La Hamaide 27 Jun 2023

This figure shows which parts of the country were most affected by the 2015/16 El Nino event. Much of the central parts of the country, including the western maize production regions, experienced extreme drought conditions from October to December, while the north-eastern parts were less negatively affected
Photo credit: Johann Malherbe, ARC

El Nino is coming, climate research experts warn

21 Jun 2023

File photo: A vehicle carries untreated phosphate after being dropped off on a mountain at a phosphate mine at Boucraa factory of the National Moroccan phosphate company (OCP) situated in the southern provinces, 100km southwest of the town of Laayoune 18 February 2016. Reuters/Youssef Boudlal/File Photo

Morocco's OCP plans $7bn green ammonia plant to avert supply problems

20 Jun 2023

Changing weather patterns set to exacerbate challenges faced by SA's farmers

Changing weather patterns set to exacerbate challenges faced by SA's farmers

19 Jun 2023

Africa needs grain imports, key states say ahead of Putin talks

Africa needs grain imports, key states say ahead of Putin talks

Carien du Plessis, Chris Mfula and Elias Biryabarema 15 Jun 2023

The Nature Park on the corner of Fenton Road and Pope Street in Salt River was the first garden started by Neighbourhood Gardens. Photos: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp

Community gardens bloom from vacant lots in Salt River

Matthew Hirsch 15 Jun 2023

ClemenGold to donate 1,000 tonnes of citrus during 2023 season

ClemenGold to donate 1,000 tonnes of citrus during 2023 season

14 Jun 2023

Dichotomy of abundance and scarcity: The paradox of South African agriculture

Dichotomy of abundance and scarcity: The paradox of South African agriculture

Ali Conn 29 May 2023

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Inflation slows slightly, but surging food prices still pinching SA wallets

24 May 2023

Smart farming project to boost KZN food security

Smart farming project to boost KZN food security

22 May 2023

SAVC calls for vets to be put back on critical skills list

SAVC calls for vets to be put back on critical skills list

12 May 2023

Could local street traders ease the burden of soaring food prices?

Could local street traders ease the burden of soaring food prices?

Marc Wegerif 12 May 2023

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World Food prices rise for the first time in 2023

Reuters 5 May 2023

Avian influenza detected in WCape poultry farms

Avian influenza detected in WCape poultry farms

2 May 2023

SA Harvest calls on logistics industry support to reduce food waste, hunger

SA Harvest calls on logistics industry support to reduce food waste, hunger

1 May 2023

Brazil bird flu outbreak could place SA poultry under severe pressure

Brazil bird flu outbreak could place SA poultry under severe pressure

Fred Hume 25 Apr 2023

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#WorldWaterDay: Tiger Brands invests R35m in water infrastructure to mitigate load shedding impact

22 Mar 2023

How cultivated meat technology will affect farmers, veterinary professionals

How cultivated meat technology will affect farmers, veterinary professionals

20 Mar 2023

Renewing Black Sea grain deal critical for Africa, WFP boss says

Renewing Black Sea grain deal critical for Africa, WFP boss says

John Irish 20 Feb 2023

Ground-breaking project teaches children to farm using Minecraft

Ground-breaking project teaches children to farm using Minecraft

YehBaby Marketing Creatives 14 Feb 2023

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African Development Bank to commit $10bn to end hunger on the continent

30 Jan 2023

How load shedding is worsening South Africa's food crisis

How load shedding is worsening South Africa's food crisis

30 Jan 2023

Funding puts insect protein maker ahead of food security fight

Funding puts insect protein maker ahead of food security fight

30 Jan 2023

Astral flags profit plunge as power crisis hits poultry production

Astral flags profit plunge as power crisis hits poultry production

Nelson Banya 25 Jan 2023

Yellen calls for urgent action to improve food security, climate resilience in Africa

Yellen calls for urgent action to improve food security, climate resilience in Africa

Andrea Shalal 25 Jan 2023

Second international summit on food production in Africa to open in Dakar

Second international summit on food production in Africa to open in Dakar

20 Jan 2023

Tanzania's tomato harvest goes to waste: Solar-powered cold storage could be a sustainable solution

Tanzania's tomato harvest goes to waste: Solar-powered cold storage could be a sustainable solution

Evodius Waziri Rutta 13 Jan 2023

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