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    Local food inflation drops, but globally, hyperinflation persists in pockets
    Acid mine drainage in Gauteng, South Africa, has polluted the water and soil in Soweto. Courtesy Professor Craig Sheridan, University of the Witwatersrand
    Gold mine pollution is poisoning Soweto’s water and soil – study finds food gardens are at risk

    By Lesego Khomo 28 May 2024

    Chicks of broiler chicken are seen at Gruisfontein farm in Lichtenburg in the North West province, South Africa, 19 January 2023. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo
    Top poultry producer flags bird flu risk amid vaccine delays

    By Nelson Banya 21 May 2024

    The fresh produce value chain is coming under scrutiny. Source: Scott Warman/Unsplash
    Compcom's fresh produce market inquiry kicks off roadshow

    1 Sep 2023

    Intelligent farming is transforming agriculture. Source: Supplied
    How intelligent farming can boost productivity and profits

      30 Aug 2023

    Source:
    #BRICS2023: Putin's pledge: A path to food security in Africa

      23 Aug 2023

    3 vital minerals found to enhance potato growth
    3 vital minerals found to enhance potato growth

    18 Aug 2023

    IFPA Conference provides fresh perspective on fresh produce industry
    IFPA Conference provides fresh perspective on fresh produce industry

    16 Aug 2023

    Food crisis in Africa: The high cost of imported fertilisers is adding to the problem
    Food crisis in Africa: The high cost of imported fertilisers is adding to the problem

      26 Jul 2023

    What this year's El Niño means for wheat and global food supply
    What this year's El Niño means for wheat and global food supply

      17 Jul 2023

    Image source: ammentorp –
    W Cape agriculture infrastructure damage estimated at R1bn

    14 Jul 2023

    Danone's Women in Dairy programme looks to tackle food security
    Danone's Women in Dairy programme looks to tackle food security

    10 Jul 2023

    Hail to Heroes campaign shows goodness of fruit is more than skin deep
    Hail to Heroes campaign shows goodness of fruit is more than skin deep

    6 Jul 2023

    Zandile Kumalo was the standout business. Source: Supplied.
    Neighbour Roots named top social enterprise in Food Lover's Market's 2023 Seeds of Change Partnership

    5 Jul 2023

    SA Harvest introduces innovative nutritional tracking technology to fight hunger
    SA Harvest introduces innovative nutritional tracking technology to fight hunger

    29 Jun 2023

    AgriKool founders Zamokuhle Twala and Palesa Motaung
    Agritech startup's deal with Shoprite bears fruit

    29 Jun 2023

    Two outbreaks of H7 bird flu in poultry reported
    Two outbreaks of H7 bird flu in poultry reported

      27 Jun 2023

    This figure shows which parts of the country were most affected by the 2015/16 El Nino event. Much of the central parts of the country, including the western maize production regions, experienced extreme drought conditions from October to December, while the north-eastern parts were less negatively affected Photo credit: Johann Malherbe, ARC
    El Nino is coming, climate research experts warn

    21 Jun 2023

    File photo: A vehicle carries untreated phosphate after being dropped off on a mountain at a phosphate mine at Boucraa factory of the National Moroccan phosphate company (OCP) situated in the southern provinces, 100km southwest of the town of Laayoune 18 February 2016. Reuters/Youssef Boudlal/File Photo
    Morocco's OCP plans $7bn green ammonia plant to avert supply problems

    20 Jun 2023

    Changing weather patterns set to exacerbate challenges faced by SA's farmers
    Changing weather patterns set to exacerbate challenges faced by SA's farmers

    19 Jun 2023

    Africa needs grain imports, key states say ahead of Putin talks
    Africa needs grain imports, key states say ahead of Putin talks

      15 Jun 2023

    The Nature Park on the corner of Fenton Road and Pope Street in Salt River was the first garden started by Neighbourhood Gardens. Photos: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp
    Community gardens bloom from vacant lots in Salt River

      15 Jun 2023

    ClemenGold to donate 1,000 tonnes of citrus during 2023 season
    ClemenGold to donate 1,000 tonnes of citrus during 2023 season

    14 Jun 2023

    Dichotomy of abundance and scarcity: The paradox of South African agriculture
    Dichotomy of abundance and scarcity: The paradox of South African agriculture

      29 May 2023

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    Inflation slows slightly, but surging food prices still pinching SA wallets

    24 May 2023

    Smart farming project to boost KZN food security
    Smart farming project to boost KZN food security

    22 May 2023

    SAVC calls for vets to be put back on critical skills list
    SAVC calls for vets to be put back on critical skills list

    12 May 2023

    Could local street traders ease the burden of soaring food prices?
    Could local street traders ease the burden of soaring food prices?

      12 May 2023

    Source:
    World Food prices rise for the first time in 2023

      5 May 2023

    Avian influenza detected in WCape poultry farms
    Avian influenza detected in WCape poultry farms

    2 May 2023

    SA Harvest calls on logistics industry support to reduce food waste, hunger
    SA Harvest calls on logistics industry support to reduce food waste, hunger

    1 May 2023

    Brazil bird flu outbreak could place SA poultry under severe pressure
    Brazil bird flu outbreak could place SA poultry under severe pressure

      25 Apr 2023

    Source: Tiger Brands
    #WorldWaterDay: Tiger Brands invests R35m in water infrastructure to mitigate load shedding impact

    22 Mar 2023

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    The fresh produce value chain is coming under scrutiny. Source: Scott Warman/Unsplash
    Compcom's fresh produce market inquiry kicks off roadshow

    1 Sep 2023

    Intelligent farming is transforming agriculture. Source: Supplied
    How intelligent farming can boost productivity and profits

     30 Aug 2023

    Source:
    #BRICS2023: Putin's pledge: A path to food security in Africa

     23 Aug 2023

    3 vital minerals found to enhance potato growth
    3 vital minerals found to enhance potato growth

    18 Aug 2023

    IFPA Conference provides fresh perspective on fresh produce industry
    IFPA Conference provides fresh perspective on fresh produce industry

    16 Aug 2023

    Food crisis in Africa: The high cost of imported fertilisers is adding to the problem
    Food crisis in Africa: The high cost of imported fertilisers is adding to the problem

     26 Jul 2023

    What this year's El Niño means for wheat and global food supply
    What this year's El Niño means for wheat and global food supply

     17 Jul 2023

    Image source: ammentorp –
    W Cape agriculture infrastructure damage estimated at R1bn

    14 Jul 2023

    Danone's Women in Dairy programme looks to tackle food security
    Danone's Women in Dairy programme looks to tackle food security

    10 Jul 2023

    Hail to Heroes campaign shows goodness of fruit is more than skin deep
    Hail to Heroes campaign shows goodness of fruit is more than skin deep

    6 Jul 2023

    Zandile Kumalo was the standout business. Source: Supplied.
    Neighbour Roots named top social enterprise in Food Lover's Market's 2023 Seeds of Change Partnership

    5 Jul 2023

    SA Harvest introduces innovative nutritional tracking technology to fight hunger
    SA Harvest introduces innovative nutritional tracking technology to fight hunger

    29 Jun 2023

    AgriKool founders Zamokuhle Twala and Palesa Motaung
    Agritech startup's deal with Shoprite bears fruit

    29 Jun 2023

    Two outbreaks of H7 bird flu in poultry reported
    Two outbreaks of H7 bird flu in poultry reported

     27 Jun 2023

    This figure shows which parts of the country were most affected by the 2015/16 El Nino event. Much of the central parts of the country, including the western maize production regions, experienced extreme drought conditions from October to December, while the north-eastern parts were less negatively affected Photo credit: Johann Malherbe, ARC
    El Nino is coming, climate research experts warn

    21 Jun 2023

    File photo: A vehicle carries untreated phosphate after being dropped off on a mountain at a phosphate mine at Boucraa factory of the National Moroccan phosphate company (OCP) situated in the southern provinces, 100km southwest of the town of Laayoune 18 February 2016. Reuters/Youssef Boudlal/File Photo
    Morocco's OCP plans $7bn green ammonia plant to avert supply problems

    20 Jun 2023

    Changing weather patterns set to exacerbate challenges faced by SA's farmers
    Changing weather patterns set to exacerbate challenges faced by SA's farmers

    19 Jun 2023

    Africa needs grain imports, key states say ahead of Putin talks
    Africa needs grain imports, key states say ahead of Putin talks

     15 Jun 2023

    The Nature Park on the corner of Fenton Road and Pope Street in Salt River was the first garden started by Neighbourhood Gardens. Photos: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp
    Community gardens bloom from vacant lots in Salt River

     15 Jun 2023

    ClemenGold to donate 1,000 tonnes of citrus during 2023 season
    ClemenGold to donate 1,000 tonnes of citrus during 2023 season

    14 Jun 2023

    Dichotomy of abundance and scarcity: The paradox of South African agriculture
    Dichotomy of abundance and scarcity: The paradox of South African agriculture

     29 May 2023

    Source:
    Inflation slows slightly, but surging food prices still pinching SA wallets

    24 May 2023

    Smart farming project to boost KZN food security
    Smart farming project to boost KZN food security

    22 May 2023

    SAVC calls for vets to be put back on critical skills list
    SAVC calls for vets to be put back on critical skills list

    12 May 2023

    Could local street traders ease the burden of soaring food prices?
    Could local street traders ease the burden of soaring food prices?

     12 May 2023

    Source:
    World Food prices rise for the first time in 2023

     5 May 2023

    Avian influenza detected in WCape poultry farms
    Avian influenza detected in WCape poultry farms

    2 May 2023

    SA Harvest calls on logistics industry support to reduce food waste, hunger
    SA Harvest calls on logistics industry support to reduce food waste, hunger

    1 May 2023

    Brazil bird flu outbreak could place SA poultry under severe pressure
    Brazil bird flu outbreak could place SA poultry under severe pressure

     25 Apr 2023

    Source: Tiger Brands
    #WorldWaterDay: Tiger Brands invests R35m in water infrastructure to mitigate load shedding impact

    22 Mar 2023

    How cultivated meat technology will affect farmers, veterinary professionals
    How cultivated meat technology will affect farmers, veterinary professionals

    20 Mar 2023

    Renewing Black Sea grain deal critical for Africa, WFP boss says
    Renewing Black Sea grain deal critical for Africa, WFP boss says

     20 Feb 2023

    Ground-breaking project teaches children to farm using Minecraft
    Ground-breaking project teaches children to farm using Minecraft

     14 Feb 2023

    Source: Supplied.
    African Development Bank to commit $10bn to end hunger on the continent

    30 Jan 2023

    How load shedding is worsening South Africa's food crisis
    How load shedding is worsening South Africa's food crisis

    30 Jan 2023

    Funding puts insect protein maker ahead of food security fight
    Funding puts insect protein maker ahead of food security fight

    30 Jan 2023

    Astral flags profit plunge as power crisis hits poultry production
    Astral flags profit plunge as power crisis hits poultry production

     25 Jan 2023

    Yellen calls for urgent action to improve food security, climate resilience in Africa
    Yellen calls for urgent action to improve food security, climate resilience in Africa

     25 Jan 2023

    Second international summit on food production in Africa to open in Dakar
    Second international summit on food production in Africa to open in Dakar

    20 Jan 2023

    Tanzania's tomato harvest goes to waste: Solar-powered cold storage could be a sustainable solution
    Tanzania's tomato harvest goes to waste: Solar-powered cold storage could be a sustainable solution

     13 Jan 2023

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