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RMIS launches traceability platform for red meat industry

COP29: AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa – but it shouldn’t be left in the hands of corporates

COP29: AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa – but it shouldn’t be left in the hands of corporatesMuhammad Nakhooda

Africa’s battle against food waste: How interventions can save 30% of produce

Africa’s battle against food waste: How interventions can save 30% of produce

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EI Niño and load shedding heighten risk of veld fires

EI Niño and load shedding heighten risk of veld fires

2 Aug 2023

Setting the record straight: Reported import prices distort SA poultry market reality

Setting the record straight: Reported import prices distort SA poultry market reality

Fred Hume 31 Jul 2023

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At the helm of natural and financial storms: El Niño and self-assurance fundamentals

Carin Venter 28 Jul 2023

Rooibos fields weather storms, production on track

Rooibos fields weather storms, production on track

20 Jul 2023

Nestle increases local sourcing in South Africa with new processing plant

Anait Miridzhanian 19 Jul 2023

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W Cape agriculture infrastructure damage estimated at R1bn

14 Jul 2023

Launch of the Eastern Cape Cannabis & Hemp Training Academy in partnership with Hlomla Multi Services and supported by Training Force (Pty) Ltd and Funda Lula. Image source:

Cannabis and Hemp Training Academy launches in Eastern Cape

13 Jul 2023

Innovative partnership drives inclusive agricultural growth at Middelburg Vineyards

Innovative partnership drives inclusive agricultural growth at Middelburg Vineyards

5 Jul 2023

FAO director-general Qu Dongyu. Source:

FAO chief Qu Dongyu re-elected for second term

3 Jul 2023

Chocolate-making ingredient cocoa hits highest price in 46 years

Maytaal Angel and Marcelo Teixeira 29 Jun 2023

AgriKool founders Zamokuhle Twala and Palesa Motaung

Agritech startup's deal with Shoprite bears fruit

29 Jun 2023

File photo: A street traders' fruit is displayed on a street in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 21 May 2017. Reuters/Rogan Ward

SA citrus growers say EU pest rules putting squeeze on exports

Nelson Banya 28 Jun 2023

Fresh produce conference to transform challenges into opportunities

Fresh produce conference to transform challenges into opportunities

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

Best Of Wine Tourism Awards 2024 now accepting submissions

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

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

Matthew Hirsch 15 Jun 2023

Farming in South Africa is being hobbled by power cuts and poor roads. Rural towns are being hit hardest

Farming in South Africa is being hobbled by power cuts and poor roads. Rural towns are being hit hardest

Wandile Sihlobo 7 Jun 2023

Source: Reuters.

South Africa dodges recession as economy grows 0.4% in Q1

6 Jun 2023

Source: Supplied. MG Health, chief executive officer, Andre Bothma.

MG Health to triple production amid surging global demand for medical cannabis

5 Jun 2023

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Unpacking additions to EPR Scheme; further proposed amendments

Lerato Molefi, Paula-Ann Novotny and Hassan Mahlawe 23 May 2023

Slow Food Uganda nominated for annual Agriculture Awards 2023

Slow Food Uganda nominated for annual Agriculture Awards 2023

22 May 2023

Didiza encouraged by agricultural sector's contribution to job creation

Didiza encouraged by agricultural sector's contribution to job creation

18 May 2023

Kwanulu Young Farmer of the Year now open for entries

Kwanulu Young Farmer of the Year now open for entries

12 May 2023

Farmers in South Africa face power cuts and a weak rand - but a number of factors are working in their favour too

Farmers in South Africa face power cuts and a weak rand - but a number of factors are working in their favour too

Wandile Sihlobo 9 May 2023

Reports highlight most promising green economy investment opportunities in South Africa

Reports highlight most promising green economy investment opportunities in South Africa

GreenCape 4 May 2023

Image source: Kelly Lacy from

Report on national greenhouse gas published

28 Apr 2023

400 young farmers to gather at Food For Mzansi indaba

400 young farmers to gather at Food For Mzansi indaba

YehBaby Marketing Creatives 24 Apr 2023

Wesgro locks down R4.1bn in new direct investments for Cape Town and Western Cape

21 Apr 2023

New veterinary rules could change animal healthcare in SA

New veterinary rules could change animal healthcare in SA

20 Apr 2023

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EI Niño and load shedding heighten risk of veld fires

EI Niño and load shedding heighten risk of veld fires

2 Aug 2023

Setting the record straight: Reported import prices distort SA poultry market reality

Setting the record straight: Reported import prices distort SA poultry market reality

Fred Hume 31 Jul 2023

Source: wirestock via

At the helm of natural and financial storms: El Niño and self-assurance fundamentals

Carin Venter 28 Jul 2023

Rooibos fields weather storms, production on track

Rooibos fields weather storms, production on track

20 Jul 2023

Nestle increases local sourcing in South Africa with new processing plant

Anait Miridzhanian 19 Jul 2023

Image source: ammentorp –

W Cape agriculture infrastructure damage estimated at R1bn

14 Jul 2023

Launch of the Eastern Cape Cannabis & Hemp Training Academy in partnership with Hlomla Multi Services and supported by Training Force (Pty) Ltd and Funda Lula. Image source:

Cannabis and Hemp Training Academy launches in Eastern Cape

13 Jul 2023

Innovative partnership drives inclusive agricultural growth at Middelburg Vineyards

Innovative partnership drives inclusive agricultural growth at Middelburg Vineyards

5 Jul 2023

FAO director-general Qu Dongyu. Source:

FAO chief Qu Dongyu re-elected for second term

3 Jul 2023

Chocolate-making ingredient cocoa hits highest price in 46 years

Maytaal Angel and Marcelo Teixeira 29 Jun 2023

AgriKool founders Zamokuhle Twala and Palesa Motaung

Agritech startup's deal with Shoprite bears fruit

29 Jun 2023

File photo: A street traders' fruit is displayed on a street in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 21 May 2017. Reuters/Rogan Ward

SA citrus growers say EU pest rules putting squeeze on exports

Nelson Banya 28 Jun 2023

Fresh produce conference to transform challenges into opportunities

Fresh produce conference to transform challenges into opportunities

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

Best Of Wine Tourism Awards 2024 now accepting submissions

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

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

Matthew Hirsch 15 Jun 2023

Farming in South Africa is being hobbled by power cuts and poor roads. Rural towns are being hit hardest

Farming in South Africa is being hobbled by power cuts and poor roads. Rural towns are being hit hardest

Wandile Sihlobo 7 Jun 2023

Source: Reuters.

South Africa dodges recession as economy grows 0.4% in Q1

6 Jun 2023

Source: Supplied. MG Health, chief executive officer, Andre Bothma.

MG Health to triple production amid surging global demand for medical cannabis

5 Jun 2023

Image source: ready made from

Unpacking additions to EPR Scheme; further proposed amendments

Lerato Molefi, Paula-Ann Novotny and Hassan Mahlawe 23 May 2023

Slow Food Uganda nominated for annual Agriculture Awards 2023

Slow Food Uganda nominated for annual Agriculture Awards 2023

22 May 2023

Didiza encouraged by agricultural sector's contribution to job creation

Didiza encouraged by agricultural sector's contribution to job creation

18 May 2023

Kwanulu Young Farmer of the Year now open for entries

Kwanulu Young Farmer of the Year now open for entries

12 May 2023

Farmers in South Africa face power cuts and a weak rand - but a number of factors are working in their favour too

Farmers in South Africa face power cuts and a weak rand - but a number of factors are working in their favour too

Wandile Sihlobo 9 May 2023

Reports highlight most promising green economy investment opportunities in South Africa

Reports highlight most promising green economy investment opportunities in South Africa

GreenCape 4 May 2023

Image source: Kelly Lacy from

Report on national greenhouse gas published

28 Apr 2023

400 young farmers to gather at Food For Mzansi indaba

400 young farmers to gather at Food For Mzansi indaba

YehBaby Marketing Creatives 24 Apr 2023

Wesgro locks down R4.1bn in new direct investments for Cape Town and Western Cape

21 Apr 2023

New veterinary rules could change animal healthcare in SA

New veterinary rules could change animal healthcare in SA

20 Apr 2023

Image source: Kyryl Gorlov –

ESG in agriculture - why it needs to work

Lerato Molefi & Dalit Anstey 3 Apr 2023

Hard times need effective solutions to ensure agricultural growth - Prof Bismark Tyobeka

Hard times need effective solutions to ensure agricultural growth - Prof Bismark Tyobeka

North-West University (NWU) 24 Mar 2023

Common measuring instruments needed to assess the success of land reform in SA

Common measuring instruments needed to assess the success of land reform in SA

Peter Setou 23 Mar 2023

Farms in cities: New study offers planners and growers food for thought

Farms in cities: New study offers planners and growers food for thought

Jan Hugo, Andy van den Dobbelsteen and Chrisna du Plessis 15 Mar 2023

Image source: Sergey Skripnikov –

SIU obtains freezing order in State land case

8 Mar 2023

A fire above Lakeside, Cape Town, was swiftly extinguished on 16 January after the City dispatched several helicopters and numerous firefighters. The quick response ensured the fire didn’t cause major damage. (GroundUp)

Climate change almost doubles the risk of wildfires in Cape Town, study shows

Steve Kretzmann 7 Mar 2023

South Africa is exporting more food. But it needs to find new growth frontiers

South Africa is exporting more food. But it needs to find new growth frontiers

Wandile Sihlobo 7 Mar 2023

Sustainability trends that may impact the hospitality and food industry in 2023

Sustainability trends that may impact the hospitality and food industry in 2023

6 Mar 2023

Argentina's GDM prepares launch of new GMO soy seeds in SA

Argentina's GDM prepares launch of new GMO soy seeds in SA

Ana Mano 1 Mar 2023

A sign of resilience as agriculture posts another year of strong exports in 2022

A sign of resilience as agriculture posts another year of strong exports in 2022

Paul Makube 28 Feb 2023