Wow, can wood really make that?
For millennia, trees have provided mankind with fuel, food, fibre and medicine from their fruit, flowers, roots, wood, leaves and branches. In fact, many things we use daily are connected to wood. Printer paper, chewing gum, planks, viscose fabric, vitamins, pallets, toilet tissue, toothpaste, and detergents all have a link back to wood.
Developing Nestlé’s first Net Zero Dairy Farm in South Africa
Nestlé has announced the Skimmelkrans Net Zero Carbon Emissions Project: an ambition to create the company’s first carbon neutral dairy farm, located in George, South Africa. Nestlé has committed that by 2023, the farm will be carbon net zero.
Pulling the wool over … our faces
The pandemic face masks look set to be an environmental burden – disaster even – for decades to come. What about masks made from wool?
Producer associations and stepping up to the plate
At the virtual meeting last week, a member of the parliamentary Portfolio committee for Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development asked the National Agriculture Marketing Council (NAMC) why smallholder farmers were selling products to other producers, instead of being linked directly with markets.
Water Stewardship event emphasizes good governance and sustainable investments for green recovery
The 6th Annual Water Stewardship Event convened on Tuesday, 17 November and provided examples of how strengthening water sector governance and stewardship practices can provide a pathway for a green and inclusive recovery from the impacts of COVID-19.
Wayne – Africa’s largest and leading gumboot specialist over the last 80 years
Wayne Safety started manufacturing gumboots an incredible 80 years ago, with Wayne Rubber producing rubber gumboots in KZN.
Friday again! (A look at employment in agriculture)
It’s Friday again and many of us are wagging our tails, so to speak. There is usually a sense of relief and anticipation on this time of the week as people look forward to being at home and enjoying a break from the office. Spare a thought for the many who are without employment at this time, some 30.8% of the working population (which, as we are sometimes reminded, doesn’t include those who are discouraged and are no longer pursuing the search for jobs).
Sustainability Practices Crucial for Food Producers in South Africa
It is crucial that food producers find ways to support growth while minimising their environmental impact and adapting to disruptions in the food supply chain brought on by climate change.
The Wine Farmer launched to ease pressure on family wine farmers
The Wine Farmer platform aims to help sell surplus wine (a result of the lockdown ban), maintain employment, keep farmers on their farms and salvage the region’s economy.
Farming for Change
A 34-year-old from Benoni shares her knowledge with the community on how to grow their own food in a bid to address challenges of poverty and unemployment.