
By Ntambo Mabuza South Africa has moved swiftly to strengthen its biosecurity defences against the spread of the dreaded Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD). In a key development, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has welcomed the arrival of...
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By Ntambo Mabuza South Africa has moved swiftly to strengthen its biosecurity defences against the spread of the dreaded Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD). In a key development, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has welcomed the arrival of...

By Gugulethu Tshabalala Agri Scientist, Ngwanamakgamatho Naledi Setsiba, Passionate About Tackling Food Insecurity and Empowering Rural Communities. Naledi Setsiba, an agricultural scientist and PhD candidate at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), is passionate about tackling food...

By Qinisani Nhlakanipho Qwabe Western diets make up most of South Africa’s food systems. This displaces indigenous crops and edible forest plants. The problems created by westernised diets include environmental damage caused by commercial farms. These...

By Prashirwin Naidu At a time when food security, climate resilience, and economic growth intersect like never before, the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), together with DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa, convened a critical dialogue on...

By Ntambo Mabuza I can’t remember where I heard it — whether on the radio or came across it on social media — but someone once drew a simple, yet striking, distinction between keeping cattle and...

By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Citrus farming is booming, and South Africa is one of the world’s top citrus producers. From juicy oranges and lemons to easy peelers like naartjies and mandarins, citrus fruit is always in demand,...