IFAD calls for inclusive investments and an increase in South-South cooperation to better transform...
The UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) played a prominent role at the II Brazil-Africa Dialogue on Food Security, Fight Against Hunger and...
Upswing in confidence and production conditions lifts agriculture machinery sales from the doldrums.
After a wobbly start to the 2024/25 summer crop season with delayed rains despite the La Niña forecasts, production improved significantly as the season...
Africa’s pastoralists hold the key to sustainable livestock and environmental balance
Across Africa, pastoralists and livestock keepers sustain herding systems which are closely bound up with our landscapes and crucial to nationwide food security, economic...
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,...
Branding vs. Marketing: Why Knowing the Difference Could Be the Key to Sustainable Business...
In a world where attention spans are short and digital content is everywhere, businesses are under increasing pressure to communicate clearly and connect meaningfully....
Rising water scarcity and food insecurity challenges require more sustainable solutions
By Kevin O’Brien, SPAR Group Sustainability and Risk Executive
Water is the lifeblood of agriculture, a major socio-economic driver for billions of people, and integral...
A sign of resilience as agriculture GDP posts a strong rebound of 17.2% in...
As widely expected for an upward adjustment to the country’s agriculture GDP, today’s update did not disappoint with sector performance lifting 17.2% quarter-on-quarter (q/q)...
Innovation and sustainability key to solving the food security crisis in Africa
Boasting approximately 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land and climates suited to diverse farming activities, Africa’s agricultural sector holds immense potential to address...
Highlights of the land reform programme in 2024 and the road ahead
By Peter Setou
2024 was a watershed year for land reform in South Africa. While there were no seismic developments that marked a momentous change...
Festive braais boosted as meat inflation contracts to -0.1% y/y, the lowest since May...
With just over a week to go, consumers can breathe a sigh of relief as meat inflation entered a deflationary territory for the first...