Covid-19 Watch

Sigh of relief for intensive livestock producers as electricity supply improves, diesel prices ease

Following a weak performance with a 1% y/y decline in Q1 of 2024, South Africa’s average electricity generation rebounded strongly at the...

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Events

FAO welcomes celebration of International Year of the Woman Farmer in 2026

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) welcomes the resolution adopted on May 2, by the United Nations (UN)...

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Featured

Township agriculture programme launched to address food insecurity

In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing food insecurity and uplifting township communities, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has launched a programme aimed...

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Opinion Piece

SA on track in creating an inclusive and deconcentrated economy

While more needs to be done, South Africa is on track in creating an inclusive and deconcentrated economy. 2024 marks 30 years...

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Finance

The importance of managing your finances like you manage your farm

Farming is a long game that requires patience, perseverance, and strategic planning across all aspects of the operation. While every farmer understands...

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Climate Change

El Niño and La Niña: four crucial steps to build climate resilience

In the face of intensifying El Niño and La Niña weather events, effective anticipatory action is crucial to shield and better equip...

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Business

Petrol goes up by 37 cents a litre

Consumers will have to reach deeper into their pockets this month as the price of petrol is expected to increase from Wednesday,...

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Policies

Persistent use of antimicrobials in livestock production is concerning for human health, animal welfare

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recently announced the launch of a new action-oriented, country-focused initiative to reduce...