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Rooibos farmers unite agriculture, conservation for biodiversity

Rooibos farmers unite agriculture, conservation for biodiversity

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New biodiversity research project launched

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Unpacking the National Biodiversity Offset Guideline

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3 vital minerals found to enhance potato growth

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IFPA Conference provides fresh perspective on fresh produce industry

IFPA Conference provides fresh perspective on fresh produce industry

16 Aug 2023

Computer science can help farmers explore alternative crops and sustainable farming methods

Computer science can help farmers explore alternative crops and sustainable farming methods

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WorldFish, Norway collaborate on climate-smart aquaculture tech in Egypt

WorldFish, Norway collaborate on climate-smart aquaculture tech in Egypt

11 Jul 2023

Lab-grown meat techniques aren't new but bringing them up to scale will require further development

Lab-grown meat techniques aren't new but bringing them up to scale will require further development

André O. Hudson 28 Jun 2023

Researchers to investigate plastic ingestion in Kenya's livestock, working animals

Researchers to investigate plastic ingestion in Kenya's livestock, working animals

21 Jun 2023

Kgodiso Development Fund, Raisin SA launch Vine Academy in Northern Cape

Kgodiso Development Fund, Raisin SA launch Vine Academy in Northern Cape

13 Jun 2023

Cum laude graduate maps the value of grassland ecosystem services

Cum laude graduate maps the value of grassland ecosystem services

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ARC, Luanar sign MoU to drive scientific solutions in SADC food systems

ARC, Luanar sign MoU to drive scientific solutions in SADC food systems

6 Apr 2023

Farms in cities: New study offers planners and growers food for thought

Farms in cities: New study offers planners and growers food for thought

Jan Hugo, Andy van den Dobbelsteen and Chrisna du Plessis 15 Mar 2023

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Creecy extends term of appointment of the EAPASA

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Ground-breaking project teaches children to farm using Minecraft

Ground-breaking project teaches children to farm using Minecraft

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Grass protein: The next plant base for alt-meat?

Grass protein: The next plant base for alt-meat?

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Omnia, WKN Windcurrent sign MoU to evaluate green ammonia production at Sasolburg plant

Omnia, WKN Windcurrent sign MoU to evaluate green ammonia production at Sasolburg plant

Sindy Peters 2 Feb 2023

How science and innovation can strengthen global food systems

How science and innovation can strengthen global food systems

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Helping Africa's farmers control climate-induced pests

Helping Africa's farmers control climate-induced pests

Gilbert Nakweya 30 Dec 2022

Adjusting the intensity of farming can help address climate change

Adjusting the intensity of farming can help address climate change

Derek Lynch 29 Dec 2022

New food technologies could release 80% of the world's farmland back to nature

New food technologies could release 80% of the world's farmland back to nature

Chris D Thomas, Jack Hatfield and Katie Noble 9 Dec 2022

SA young engineers to progress to global round of Blue Sky Awards

SA young engineers to progress to global round of Blue Sky Awards

9 Dec 2022

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Department of Science and Innovation gives Rooibos research R4.8m funding boost

9 Nov 2022

President Ramaphosa appoints Agri SA's Janse Rabie to Presidential Climate Commission

President Ramaphosa appoints Agri SA's Janse Rabie to Presidential Climate Commission

8 Nov 2022

Climate change is already hitting Africa's livestock - here's how to address the risks

Climate change is already hitting Africa's livestock - here's how to address the risks

Polly Ericksen and Laura Cramer 4 Nov 2022

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Age of industrial hemp: New Plant Improvement Act and plant breeders' regulations

Thomas Schmidt 4 Oct 2022

Farming and fertilisers: How ecological practices can make a difference

Farming and fertilisers: How ecological practices can make a difference

Chloe MacLaren 1 Sep 2022

Scientists look to solve ozone threat to Africa's food security

Scientists look to solve ozone threat to Africa's food security

Gloria Dickie 1 Sep 2022

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Unlocking the potential of agriculture in Alexandra township | LFP's Hydro Coop

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South African engineers are trying to solve the global water crisis

South African engineers are trying to solve the global water crisis

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