The Ripple Effect of Youth Entrepreneurship: The Story of a Wattle-Based Charcoal Business
Depending on where you live in South Africa, you may not know of the overgrowth of alien wattle trees in parts of the country.
Livestock are threatened by predators – but shepherding may be an effective solution
Killing predators may decrease their numbers in the short term. But there is no evidence that it is an effective way to protect livestock in the long term.
Africa’s energy sector will need to transform radically – these are the five biggest challenges
The future of Africa’s energy sector is getting increasing attention from policymakers and the private sector. As demand for energy rises, current energy systems must grow rapidly to meet it.
Catfish in Nigeria: we set about finding ways of making it more appealing
African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) farming in Nigeria: lessons for South Africa?
Cannabis industry plans for South Africa have stalled: how to get them moving again
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa recently reiterated plans to accelerate the commercialisation of hemp as well as cannabis plants.
Farms in cities: new study offers planners and growers food for thought
Urban agriculture as a global phenomenon is widely promoted as a sustainable land use practice. On small plots and in big projects, using sophisticated technology or simple solutions, city dwellers around the world are producing food.
Electronic management for fine wines
New technologies to assist table grape farmers, wineries and vineyard owners are “game-changers” in the field where the devices can contribute enormously to increasing yields and profitability.
South Africa is exporting more food. But it needs to find new growth frontiers
South African agricultural exports were up for the third consecutive year in 2022, reflecting favourable production conditions and higher commodity prices.
Impact of the National Minimum Wage on agribusinesses
Hard-pressed agribusinesses battle to contain costs and maintain operational viability in the current economic climate which makes the sector vulnerable to the impact of large National Minimum Wage (NMW) increases.
Africa’s agribusiness sector should drive the continent’s economic development: Five reasons why
Africa’s agriculture sector accounts for about 35% of the continent’s gross domestic product, and provides the livelihood of more than 50% of the continent’s population.