Why the dairy sector is cheesed off
Faced with cheap, often subsidised, imports, many local dairy farmers have quit production in recent years. Those who remain have realised that the only way to survive is to increase the scale of operations — an outcome that is often used, incorrectly, as evidence of increased concentration in the sector.
Careers and employment in agriculture (Part 3)
Continued from Careers and employment in agriculture (Part 2) Other careers – people and companies listed on this website (continued) CHEMICAL ENGINEER If you work in chemical engineering, you will design and operate processes that turn raw materials (through physical, chemical, and thermal changes) into useful everyday products such as petrol, paper, fertilisers, pharmaceuticals, […]
Careers and employment in agriculture (Part 2)
Continued from Careers and employment in agriculture (Part 1) Careers in agriculture (continued) MICROBIOLOGY Microbiology is the study of micro-organisms such as bacteria, viruses and protista that can only be seen with a microscope. We can call them “the unseen multitudes!” All living organisms have the metabolic ways to grow, reproduce and maintain […]
Malnutrition in Africa: Overcoming the long-standing battle to eradicate nutrient deficiencies on the continent
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic only exacerbated multidimensional poverty conditions across the continent: a look at malnutrition.
Experience the Wonder of the Rooibos Harvest Season
January marks the start of the Rooibos harvest season in Clanwilliam – a quaint town tucked away at the foot of the majestic Cederberg mountains and the only place in the world where Rooibos grows.
What it will take for Africa’s agrifood systems to thrive
The year 2021 was one of critical conversations about global agrifood systems – the processes and methods through which farming produces food.
Welcome back to work!
“Welcome back to work!” This was your greeting yesterday or last week. Or not.
Harnessing the power of agritech to help SA’s smallholder farmers
Microsoft’s AgriTech Programme is investing in building the capabilities, competitiveness and innovation of a local technology company to develop and roll-out high-impact solutions that will help South Africa’s smallholder farmers become more productive, commercially viable and sustainable.
How Huletts is Growing a Sweet Future
As one of KwaZulu-Natal’s longest standing commercial and agricultural entities, Huletts plays a significant societal role in South Africa.
South African citrus growers export 161.6 million cartons of fruit despite tough 2021 season
Southern African citrus growers delivered 161.6 million cartons of local citrus across the world during 2021, an increase of 18.6 million cartons when compared to last year, despite an extremely difficult and complex season that put the entire industry under severe strain.