Civil Society Organisations’ Ripple Effects
By: Refilwe Pico
2020’s COVID-19 hard lockdown exposed the reality of South Africa’s long-standing levels of inequality, deep poverty and food insecurity. And for...
Alvaro Lario: “Without family farming, we would not have eaten today”
More than 150 representatives from all five continents have gathered in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Euskadi, Spain to discuss the future of family farming, which provides food...
Latest black economic empowerment conditions will hurt family farmers
The Department of Agriculture recently announced the latest requirements of the Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB). The requirements require, among others, that export...
Op-ed-Community food gardens – passing fad or viable strategy for enhancing household wellbeing
By : Refilwe Pico, Communications Officer at Seriti Institute
During the national lockdown, the inception of gardens was a...
DOES LESS (farmers) MEAN MORE (success) FOR THE STATE?
THREE LEVELS OF AGRICULTURE
Export, and in very big countries (e.g., India and China) internal distribution to premium markets, is the fastest and most sustainable...
Is It The Time For “National Programs” In Agriculture?
By Dr. Nimrod Israely
More than once, I have addressed the need for governments to regulate everything related to the "business environment,” especially in complex...
Oped –Scores of isolated farm workers in Africa are turning to online casinos as...
By Miranda Raaff, Head of iGaming Information at MDC
For many rural communities and hard-working labourers in the farm fields of Africa, entertainment is exceptionally...
Exploring innovative solutions for a water-scarce world – Insights from World Water Week in...
In a world grappling with the consequences of water scarcity, attending World Water Week in Stockholm was an eye-opening experience for Alyssa Jooste, the...
A Few Notes on Africa’s Soybean Production
By Wandile Sihlobo :
South Africa, Nigeria, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Uganda and Egypt are the only African countries amongst the world’s top 40 soybean producers, according...
Advanced food processing technologies could make the food industry more sustainable
By Marius Wessels Manager: Professional Services for SYSPRO Africa
Food goes to waste at every stage in the food manufacturing and distribution process – from...