Less burping, more meat and milk – how livestock farmers can help tackle the climate crisis
Africa’s livestock farmers are at the forefront of climate change. Images of parched landscapes littered with the carcasses of starved cattle are becoming all too familiar as droughts increase in frequency and severity.
Vaal River floods: Situation expected to normalise soon
Central South Africa has a network of water systems that have been designed to promote water security in the area, and in times of excessive rainfall, to minimise damage from floods.
Tapping into technology and innovation to ignite widespread agricultural transformation
The South African agricultural sector is defined by untapped potential. The vast landscapes, the fertile soil and the remarkable weather systems are opportunities for growth and economic transformation.
Parliament cannot discuss the KZN economy without facing the destructive impact of the sugar tax
This week, the National Council of Provinces is taking Parliament to the People in KwaZulu-Natal. The provincial economy will be the focus of discussion on Wednesday, 16 November with Minister Ebrahim Patel in attendance, and President Ramaphosa will deliver a keynote address on Friday, 18 November.
Can planks and paper packaging help solve the climate crisis?
New report shares how farmed trees, wood and fibre can be the root of a sustainable future amid urbanisation and population growth through carbon sequestration and storage, as well as material substitution.
New survey finds that paper and print are as relevant as ever
A recent survey conducted by the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) found that 82% of respondents still use many forms of paper in their daily lives.
Rural KZN community among the winners of WWF’s Living Planet Award
A rural land restitution community in KwaZulu-Natal, a visionary neurosurgeon-turned-farmer and a climate business leader are the winners of this year’s WWF Living Planet Award.
South Africa’s first observational clinical trial on medicinal cannabis’ effectiveness in curbing opioid addiction
The Cannabis Research Institute of South Africa (CRI) has sponsored a year-long study that examines the effectiveness of medical cannabis as an alternative to opioids for chronic pain management.
Addressing skills shortages in the renewable energy sector
The renewable energy sector in South Africa is making strides in providing an alternative energy source for the country’s electricity demand. The sector does however have a challenge to overcome, and that is the shortage of required skills in the industry.
South Africa’s wildlife ranches can offer solutions to Africa’s growing conservation challenges
Designated protected areas for wildlife – such as national parks – are the world’s principal conservation strategy. But this model to conserve wildlife in Africa is increasingly coming under pressure.