China’s demand for Africa’s donkeys is rising. Why it’s time to control the trade
In recent years, there’s been a huge, rising demand for donkey hides in China, where they are used to make an ancient health-related product called ejiao.
How to generate wealth from owning cattle
Communal farmers in the Eastern Cape can secure a wealthier future for themselves and their families. This can be done without sacrificing the unique traditions of communal farming.
Heat stress is rising in southern Africa – climate experts show where and when it’s worst
Those working outdoors, like farm and construction workers, are especially vulnerable. How to adapt to and cope with heat stress while working outdoors during the day-time?
Agbiz continues to engage with government and Eskom on load-shedding challenges
The severe load-shedding has increased food security risks in South Africa, and financial pressures on farmers, agribusinesses and the value chain role players.
The Agribook Paywall & Subscription
Why the Paywall? The Agribook first entered print in 2004 as the National Agricultural Directory and gained success as a comprehensive hard copy reference book for the entire South African agricultural value chain. The traditional “print” business model has however changed with pervasive internet reach and convenient online book formats. This has made it difficult […]
Urgent action needed to avoid food security collapse
Francois Baird writes about what threatens South Africa’s farmers and the country’s food security and job creation.
Farming in South Africa: 6 things that need urgent attention in 2023
South Africa’s agricultural sector has great potential to reduce poverty and create jobs.
The South African government has been buying farmland for black farmers. It’s not gone well.
A look at land reform and lessons learned (or not learned) …
Africa’s free trade area offers promise for cities – but only if there’s investment
The African Continental Free Trade Area came into operation on 1 January 2021. This is a considerable achievement. The free trade area is now the world’s single largest market for goods and services, when measured by number of countries, after the World Trade Organisation. It is also the largest in terms of geographic area and population size.
Global deal to reverse nature loss by 2030 agreed, but immediate action and funds needed to deliver
Two years later than planned, due to delays caused by the COVID pandemic, WWF welcomes the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Agreement, committing the world to halting and reversing biodiversity loss by 2030 – a global goal hailed as the equivalent to climate’s 1.5C.