Farming in South Africa: 6 things that need urgent attention in 2023
South Africa’s agricultural sector has great potential to reduce poverty and create jobs.
Global deal to reverse nature loss by 2030 agreed, but immediate action and funds needed to deliver
Two years later than planned, due to delays caused by the COVID pandemic, WWF welcomes the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Agreement, committing the world to halting and reversing biodiversity loss by 2030 – a global goal hailed as the equivalent to climate’s 1.5C.
TERRAGRN’S Mpumalanga agroforest set to create 50,000 jobs in 10 years, while accelerating SA’s move to a just energy transition
Pioneering green economy multinational player TERRAGRN is creating positive social, environmental, and economic change in South Africa through innovative community-centric and nature-based solutions.
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.
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.
The South Africa new Plant Breeders’ Rights Act, and Draft Regulations published for Public Comment
Notes on the new South African Plant Breeders’ Rights Act which will come into force once it has been proclaimed and Regulations have been promulgated.
The Complexity of Growing Cannabis: Tapping into a new market
The legalisation of cannabis for private and commercial use in compliance with regulations has opened up a new and significant market for South Africa as one of the countries with the perfect climate for growing superior quality cannabis and stimulating job creation.
South Africa’s farm exports are an economic lifeline – with weak spots
International trade has been at the core of South Africa’s agricultural progress since the early 2000s. Since 1994, the country has excelled in opening up new markets, as evidenced by several free trade agreements with critical regional and international markets.
Agricultural Evolution: Tech trends bring new risks
Technological development, though rapidly accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has been changing the insurance landscape for some time already.