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Shoprite launches second Act For Change Food Garden Competition with R1 million in support to grow community gardens
The Act For Change Food Garden Competition looks at more than how much food a garden produces …
Can a 2m x 2m farm pay for itself in a year and give the people running it a sustainable income?
Twelve months of farm-level data across 8 trial sites in 3 provinces will show whether the units can offer businesses a CSI initiative that pays its way
Preventing the next wildfire disaster starts before the spark
Nelson Mandela University expert calls for stronger prevention, applied research and specialist skills as changing conditions make destructive fires harder to manage.
It’s poultry producers, not importers who look after consumers
Buying dumped chicken at low prices, selling them at far higher market prices makes “fat profits” while offering no benefit to consumers …
South Africa’s spatial data is already mapping where the Super El Niño will hit hardest
“Proper planning will be a key component in traversing difficult times ahead successfully …”
The growing household poverty challenge in South Africa
Ultimately, South Africa should address constraints on growth, investment, and employment to alleviate rising poverty.