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.
How to narrow the big divide between black and white farmers in South Africa
At the dawn of democracy, few probably thought that nearly three decades on, South Africa would still be battling with the phenomenon of “two agricultures”.
Water Stewardship Event Highlights the Journey to Economic Recovery and a Green Economy Post Covid
The South African water sector offers huge potential for enabling economic recovery, combined with a quick turnaround, to ensure a greener economy post COVID-19.
A GAP Year in Agriculture?
With the partnership between Peritum Agri Institute and Reitz Landbou Akademie this has become a reality.
Agbiz welcomes the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement
Agbiz welcomes the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, which showed continuity between former Finance Minister Tito Mboweni and his successor Enoch Godongwana.
Five reasons South Africa isn’t ready for health claims on food labels
Why ultra-processed foods, such as soft drinks, potato chips, chocolate and sweetened breakfast cereals are under scrutiny.
Effective communication of the Master Plan is vital for implementation
Most of the national government’s agricultural policies and programmes depend on implementation by the provincial governments and municipalities for their success.
Five steps for transforming Africa’s food systems from the demand side
A report by Boston Consulting Group shows that policy innovations that focus on the demand rather than the supply side can effectively transform Africa’s food systems.