2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (760+ words) For Mahlubi Zibi, the fight for human rights includes the right to access nutritious food. His work as a human rights activist has grown into a food justice movement, now taking root at Jonguluntu Urban Garden at St Francis Catholic…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (585+ words) The African armyworm is a highly destructive migratory pest that damages maize, sorghum, millet and sugarcane. These caterpillars also cause indirect damage to livestock as they destroy grazing lands and pastures. The last major outbreak of armyworm in southern Africa…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (721+ words) The much-anticipated Farmers Pitso Agriculture Week, organised by News Day Media and the Seahlolo newspaper in Lesotho, kicked off this week with a discussion on livestock production and how the value chain needs to be monitored at all times. The…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (732+ words) Gauteng’s agricultural sector must strengthen partnerships, embrace innovation and create better pathways to markets to unlock farmers’ full potential across the province. This was one of the key messages at the annual AgriCulture Gauteng Congress in Pretoria on Wednesday, where…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (545+ words) Emerging farmers will have a rare opportunity to put their questions directly to industry leaders, finance specialists, government representatives and legal experts at a special programme at Nampo Cape next week. Food For Mzansi and the Western Cape P.L.A.S. Farmers’ Alliance…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (578+ words) One example is the Tshwarishano Poultry Project in Tikeyline, which was established after community members identified unemployment and food insecurity as key challenges. According to Stone, the community chose to revive an abandoned chicken coop from a previous failed project…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (847+ words) When threats such as foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and rising feed costs put livestock farmers under pressure, could choosing the right breed make farming easier? Nguni cattle are renowned for their hardiness, ability to cope with Mzansi’s harsh conditions and efficient…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (673+ words) Women farmers need more than access to finance to build sustainable agricultural businesses. They also need sound financial management, viable markets, strong teams and a clear understanding of how and when to grow. That was a key message from panellists…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (807+ words) South Africa’s commercial farming sector is still shaped by the legacy of slavery, colonialism and apartheid. Black South Africans make up more than 80% of the population. But most commercial farms are still owned by a relatively small number of white…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (786+ words) South Africa’s land reform debate is too often reduced to statistics, with public discourse heavily focused on the number of hectares transferred, the pace of redistribution, and whether the programme has succeeded or failed against numerical targets. These statistics are…...