Global demand for avocado has local farmers firmly focused
According to a 2019 report from the European Union titled Opportunities for South African emerging farmers in the European sustainable market, even with a 4% global market footprint, South Africa is still...
Aerobotics, Agri SA launch free satellite data to grow agricultural sector
Aerobotics and Agri SA have partnered up to offer a one-of-a-kind service to local farmers to spot farm irregularities quicker.
Why Some Wineries Are Becoming ‘Certified B Corp’ — And What That Means
Many college students studying abroad focus more on soaking in the culture — and the local drinking scene — than on their future careers. But for Charles Brain and Walker Brown,...
Agri SA applauds Santam donation to drought relief fund
Agricultural industry association Agri SA on Thursday applauded a donation from financial services group Santam to help drought-stricken farmers in the Northern Cape province.
It said the drought in Sutherland had caused a devastating...
A tiny beetle is killing South Africa’s trees – and there’s no solution
A black beetle the size of a sesame seed is killing South Africa’s trees, and no one knows how to stop it.
After arriving from Southeast Asia about four years ago, the polyphagous...
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Prepare for a snowy Thursday, Western Cape
Locals out there who thought they had missed their chance of catching the last of winter’s snow are in luck. Weather forecasters have predicted...
