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...
Back to the future: reviving sorghum in South Africa
Sorghum is an ancient grain. Originally domesticated in Africa, it has been a staple in diets across Asia, Africa, and India for thousands of...
COP29: FAO calls for investment in agrifood systems to tackle the climate crisis
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has called for increased investment in agrifood systems is essential to address the climate...
Biochar – Low-Cost Method to Sequester Carbon, Reduce Chemical Inputs and Improve Soil Health
Farmers around the world are looking for low- or no-cost materials to increase agricultural output and reduce the use of fertilizers derived from fossil...
Enough to Make You Sick: Food-Illness Epidemic in South Africa spotlights Need for Change
Everybody wants to eat the hotdog, but nobody wants to know how the sausage gets made. In recent weeks food-safety standards in South Africa...
ERG’s COMIDE Entity Supports Agricultural Development with Fertilizers and Seeds
La Congolaise des Mines et de Développement SARL (“COMIDE”), an entity of Eurasian Resources Group in Africa , distributed agricultural inputs to local communities...
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...
PepsiCo South Africa Expands Potato Chips Production Plant with R746 Million Investment Creating More...
This will create 100 more jobs in our community and position the company to meet the growing appetite for snack foods in Southern Africa....
Guava Puree Market Unlocking the Flavor Revolution in the Global Food & Beverage Industry
The global food and beverage industry has witnessed a surge in demand for exotic fruit-based products, with guava puree emerging as a key player...
World Fisheries Day Highlights Urgent Need for Protein Diversification
As the oceans go, so do we. World Fisheries Day is celebrated on November 21 every year and aims to draw attention to overfishing,...