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.
South Africa’s increasing water stress requires urgent informed actions
Despite progress made, 2 billion people still lack safely managed drinking water and 3.6 billion people still lack safely managed sanitation.
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.
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.