https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/815.html South Africa news 15 Research & Development news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/815.html en-us Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:29 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-sustainable-to-regenerative-agriculture-whats-in-aname-514440a Sustainability has become something of a buzzword over the years. From the clothes we wear and the energy that powers our homes to the way we live our lives, the idea of sustainable production and consumption has become commonplace. 1-267476 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research & Development 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 Research & Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/6-women-using-stem-to-make-the-south-african-circular-bioeconomy-a-reality-062545a Today marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, and these six young women are using their expertise in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (Stem) to make a mark in the circular bioeconomy. 1-265507 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research & Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cape-town-project-tests-what-hydroponic-farming-can-do-in-urbanspaces-951614a Imagine a world where fresh vegetables and herbs sprout in the heart of our cities without the need for sprawling farms. 1-265334 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research & Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/agri-x-fusion-event-to-tackle-sa-red-meat-sector-challenges-173736a Agri X has launched the Agri X Fusion Series of Events, starting with the red meat value chain, to strengthen collaboration between academia, industry and policymakers in South Africa’s agricultural sectors. 1-265238 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research & Development 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 Research & Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-should-push-for-sacu-reform-to-unlock-trade-flexibility-283627a Some countries may be reluctant to engage deeply with South Africa on trade because of the Southern African Customs Union (Sacu). 1-264610 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research & Development 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 Research & Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/world-soil-day-reviving-south-africas-soils-for-a-sustainable-future-063835a Soil degradation poses a major threat to South Africa’s agriculture, with up to 12 million hectares severely eroded and an estimated 10%-20% of farmland affected. More broadly, studies suggest that up to 60% of the country’s land is degraded. Globally, declining soil health undermines water security, biodiversity, and the long-term productivity that farmers rely on. 1-263997 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research & Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/soil-and-water-an-inseparable-partnership-in-a-changing-agricultural-landscape-407229a World Soil Day 2025 (5 December) calls on the world to recognise the theme “Soil & Water: A Source of Life.” But for agriculture, this message goes beyond awareness. It is a reminder that these two life-support systems must be managed as one. 1-263945 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research & Development South Africa