Rooibos heads to space in groundbreaking South African STEM initiative
Rooibos seeds to be sent to the International Space Station (ISS), combining space-based plant science with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education.
Rooiels Corridor – Standing on the land
In nature things move, need space … birds, seeds, animals. Eco-corridors serve, enable this movement: the third in our series on the Rooiels Corridor
PGP Farmer of the Year finalists reflect the growth among developing grain farmers
The recent adjudication process took judges to farms across Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Free State and North West.
Grain SA: Food security starts with a viable production base
“Our role is to help ensure that food can be produced as safely, nutritiously and affordably as possible, while also recognising that grain farming must remain economically sustainable,
Will El Niño drought hit food prices in South Africa?
Earlier rains and grain stocks offer hope …
As Rooibos demand grows, safeguarding its origin matters more than ever
How safeguarding Rooibos’ provenance, traceability and authenticity underpins the industry’s long-term competitiveness …
Home Gardens: A Lifeline in South Africa’s Cost-of-Living Crisis
How NPO Thanda’s Household Gardening Programme is equipping communities with regenerative farming skills that are helping build food security, economic resilience, and healthier futures.
North West strengthens veterinary capacity to combat livestock diseases
The course is a statutory requirement for Animal Health Technicians authorised to conduct tuberculosis and brucellosis diagnostic testing in cattle herds.
Rooiels Corridor – A closer look
The second article of a series on a recent media trip to the Western Cape …
Ministerial changes to key ministries that affect the South African Poultry Association (SAPA)
Looking forward to future engagements to share the industry’s priorities …