Aquatic vegetation management in irrigation canals save large volumes of water
By: Dr Kobus Du Plessis
Irrigation agriculture is the largest consumer of water in South Africa as it uses approximately 62% of the total national...
New research supports better disease management in Lake Victoria’s cage fish industry
A newly published study has revealed key findings on fish health and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Lake Victoria. The cage aquaculture industry is growing...
New FAO Report Urges Urgent Action to Empower Youth in Agrifood Systems
A new flagship report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is calling for urgent and targeted reforms to empower...
Strengthening Local Food Systems Through Urban Farming and Food Diversity
South Africa’s National Development Plan (NDP) 2030 envisions eliminating poverty and reducing inequality, with economic growth and employment at its core. Among its initiatives,...
CGIAR SAAF Program to reach 1.7 million people with sustainable livestock and aquaculture innovations
By 2050, the global population will near 10 billion. Ensuring everyone has access to a healthy, sustainable diet is one of the greatest challenges...
Norwegian Expertise Meets Moroccan Waters: Halieutis Fair 2025 Highlights Alta Mar’s Transformative Project
Alta Mar is among the few globally capable of successfully cultivating Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, a significant milestone in sustainable aquaculture
The Halieutis Fair 2025 hosted...