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...
South African cattle farmer of the year shares key advice for emerging beef farmers
A creative and open-minded approach is key to a successful farming enterprise in South Africa, says of the Year, Wakkerstroom beef farmer, Rustin Shawe....
Why Are Pomegranates Special?
By Kaitlyn Waring HAF Volunteer
As pomegranate month comes to a close, it is an important time to recognize the significance that the fruit holds...
OpEd: Land reform can work – we need, however, to prioritise rural economic development
By Peter Setou
The successful implementation of the land reform programme is not only a political and moral imperative, but a necessary intervention that is...
Does Freedom Mean Economic Prosperity?
By : Dr. Nimrod Israely - Dream Valley Global
It was one of those pleasant days typical of this capital city in the heart of...
Breaking the Cycle of Violence to Save Mothers and Children: Why Ending Gender-Based Violence...
By Rajat Khosla, Executive Director, Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH)
Each year, millions of women and children around the world die from...