https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/650.html South Africa news 15 Food Security news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/650.html en-us Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:52:33 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tipping-the-scales-the-importance-of-balanced-meat-imports-and-exports-for-food-security-in-sa-733542a In South Africa, meat plays a crucial role in providing households with protein and essential nutrients. According to PMBEJD reports, high food prices have made meat a "luxury" item for low-income South African households, forcing them to reduce consumption or switch to cheaper alternatives. The data indicate that, due to cost constraints, households limit meat purchases to more affordable options like chicken pieces, livers, gizzards, beef, tripe, and sausage. However, local meat production does not always meet the country’s growing demand. As a result, South Africa relies on a balance between meat imports and exports to ensure a stable supply. Maintaining this balance is essential for stabilising food prices, supporting farmers, and ensuring that consumers have consistent access to meat products. 1-266952 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-needs-r250-billion-just-to-meet-basic-climate-adaptation-needs-over-the-next-decade-622711a South Africa needs investments worth R250 billion (US$15.64 billion) over the next 10 years to adapt to climate change. This amount would get the country to just a minimal level of adaptation. A team of researchers from the African Climate and Development Initiative and the Energy Systems Research Group at the University of Cape Town researched what the country’s priorities should be to secure water supplies, protect settlements from floods and heat, protect roads from damage, help farmers cope with the changing weather and protect lives and the economy. Climate adaptation researcher Anna Taylor was part of the team and explains. 1-266781 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fuel-prices-drive-inflation-dip-february-2026-cpi-falls-to-30-955374a The South African government has welcomed a notable easing of consumer price inflation, with the annual CPI dropping to 3.0% in February 2026, down from 3.5% in January. This decline signals continued progress in stabilising prices and managing cost pressures across the economy. 1-266644 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/6-community-food-gardens-win-top-prizes-in-shoprite-act-for-change-competition-177036a Six community food gardens from across South Africa have been recognised in Shoprite’s inaugural Act For Change Food Garden Competition, which supports projects strengthening food security and local food systems. ACFS Khunadi Food Garden in Mogoto Village, Limpopo, took first place, followed by Ngxanga School Garden in Libode in the Eastern Cape and P Agricultural Group in Soweto, Gauteng. 1-266438 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/food-waste-action-week-south-african-campaign-celebrates-food-waste-wins-177816a The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa’s (CGCSA) South African Food Loss and Waste Initiative (SA FLWI) is calling on South African businesses, government bodies, and citizens to share their "food waste wins" online during Food Waste Action Week, from 9 to 13 March 2026. 1-266318 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/government-to-fund-national-fmd-vaccination-programme-066605a The South African government will cover the full cost of vaccinating livestock against Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) as part of the country’s response to ongoing outbreaks, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen confirmed. 1-266217 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/food-safety-alarm-in-sa-new-test-results-reveal-glyphosate-contamination-in-several-staple-foods-288507a Following explosive new South African National Accreditation System (Sanas)-certified laboratory results showing glyphosate contamination in maize meal, wheat flour, bread, and baby cereal, with two products exceeding the legal default limit, the African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) requests the Minister of Agriculture to deregister and ban glyphosate in South Africa 1-266040 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/eskom-launches-climate-smart-project-at-grootvlei-power-station-517500a Eskom, together with the Government of the Netherlands and the Mpumalanga provincial government have officially launched the Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre at the Grootvlei Power Station. 1-265186 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nigerian-farmers-talk-about-how-climate-change-is-affecting-staple-food-crops-and-what-canhelp-062025a In Nigeria, agriculture contributes about 40% to national gross domestic product and supports the livelihoods of about 60% of the population. Finding ways to farm through climate change is vital for national development and poverty reduction. 1-265137 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bestofbiz-2025-agriculture-627281a We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2025 lists across all our industries featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and company news. Discover the most read content on Bizcommunity's Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry site over the past year below. 1-264231 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food Security South Africa