Arbor Month – Why South African businesses going paperless can do more harm than good
With South Africa celebrating Arbor Month in September, it is a good time to appreciate the role that all trees play in greening our cities, as a food source, in providing timber for construction, as a fuel and, of course, as paper, packaging and tissue.
The future of agriculture is already here: Nampo Cape 2022
Nampo Cape 2022, one of Africa’s most impressive agricultural exhibitions in the southern hemisphere, takes place in Bredasdorp Park in the Cape from 14 to 17 September 2022, against a backdrop of renewed confidence alongside significant innovation and solid growth.
“Meat” the women making their mark on the beef industry
Despite the misconceptions that the beef industry is predominantly a sector for men, South African women play a pivotal role in agriculture in the country, including in the livestock and beef industries.
South African citrus: new EU rules are unjust and punitive
New, arguably unnecessary phytosanitary requirements for South African citrus imports will severely disrupt exports.
Waste to food programme at the False Bay TVET College Khayelitsha Campus
False Bay TVET College campuses are in some of the most economically vulnerable communities in Cape Town and, with the student population deeply affected by the increased levels of poverty and unemployment, decided the problems of hunger and food insecurity required an urgent response.
Which plant-based milk is best for you?
There is a large variety of plant-based milks available on the market. Whether it is oat milk, hemp, cashew, coconut, pea, soy milk and others, we are spoilt for choice!
South Africa’s proposed fracking regulations should do more to protect groundwater
South Africa is extremely water scarce, and water supply will become more challenging in the future. The population and economy are growing, increasing demand.
Beefmaster Group ‘energised’ by plan to tackle electricity crisis
Beefmaster Group, a leading specialist supplier of beef products to South Africa and global markets, has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s watershed new plan to deal with the energy crisis in South Africa.
PAMSA announces South African paper production and recycling statistics
South Africa recycled 1.15 million tonnes of paper and paper packaging in 2021, representing a paper recovery rate of 61.4%.
Technology keeps cherries cool
Agricultural businesses consistently require tailor made solutions which are sustainable and cost effective to ensure that they provide the market with quality products.