Introduction
The Introduction contains important information for a person thinking about entering the agricultural sector.
Sprouting New Beginnings: The Sprightly Seed’s Garden Initiative Tackles Child Undernutrition and Pioneers Sustainable Agriculture in South African Schools
The Sprightly Seed, a dedicated public benefit organisation committed to environmental sustainability, social development, and education announced the launch of its new organic garden at Bel Porto School. The unveiling of the community garden timed perfectly with the global observance of World Soil Day highlights the non-profit’s commitment to promoting food security, sustainable practice, and […]
Managing Pests and Diseases: The Crop Rotation Solution
Crop rotation is a practice used in agriculture which involves the deliberate and sequential planting of different crops in the same area at other times of the year.
Shoprite calls for action to counter food insecurity
By 2025 nearly half of South Africa’s population will be food insecure, with 48.96% of the population potentially not having enough to eat.
Futurelife invests R75m in Dube Trade Port SEZ facility
The investment in a new Futurelife manufacturing facility at the Dube Trade Port Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has created hope for a better future for the province.
Paper industry offers life-changing career avenues through learner placement programme
Sakhile Zincume from Gingindlovu in KwaZulu-Natal had been held back in grade 11 twice before finally completing his matric.
Lamb Champs 2023: Paul van Rooyen has the best tasting lamb in South Africa
Saai’s popular Lamb Champs competition was held at Loftus on Saturday 29th July.
Lactalis South Africa appoints new General Manager
Dairy producer Lactalis South Africa (SA) has announced the appointment of Herman Janse van Rensburg as its new General Manager.
Reimagining the supply chain for resilience
The world as we knew it has changed – and there’s no going back. For many and complex reasons, supply chain disruptions have become the norm rather than the exception, and the onus is on manufacturers to adapt and strengthen their ability to react in an agile manner.
The Management of Risk: An Intro for Farmers
In Part One of this series of articles, I discuss farming as a ‘pioneering venture’, then consider some of the less obvious risks facing sheep farmers in particular.