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South African Police Service to reclassify abalone poaching as serious priority crime
he South African Police Service (SAPS) has announced that abalone poaching will be reclassified as a serious priority crime, with the related crime of ... -
Farming in South Africa is under threat from climate change. Here’s how
There’s an assumption in the agricultural industry that the yields and prices of crops will vary according to local conditions as well as supply ... -
Drought-stricken farmers receive R50m emergency funding
Agri Western Cape welcomes the announcement by the Western Cape Cabinet that R50m is being made available to assist livestock producers in the drought-stricken ... -
Women in agriculture: Unsung heroes around the globe
Let’s move away from treating gender issues as “something at the end-of-the-day” business. This sage advice is contained in our Presidency’s Gender Policy Framework ... -
Motsepe announces multi-billion rand fund for black farmers
Dr Patrice Motsepe, founder and executive chairman of African Rainbow Minerals, with AFASA president Dr Vuyo Mahlati and chairperson Neo Masithela. Billionaire businessman Dr ... -
Ekurhuleni empowers farmers in drive to grow economy
The City of Ekurhuleni has released 56 farms valued at R120m to local smallholder and subsistence farmers to improve food security, increase tax and ... -
Nedbank announces R25m boost to safeguard water, bodiversity and job security
Nedbank has committed R25 million towards safeguarding critical water source areas, biodiversity hotspots and rural livelihoods with a strong focus on the Eastern Cape. ... -
Making business scents: how incense harvesting is protecting an Ethiopian forest
When Jashera’s husband passed away three years ago, her income diminished, making life an uphill battle. To make ends meet, Jashera turned to artisanal ... -
Wandile Sihlobo: SA maize supplies suggest good news for food prices
Earlier in July, I spoke to a few maize farmers from the North West – a province that produces about 15% of South Africa’s ... -
ICRC helps farming community in Nigeria’s Wuro Dadi
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has helped conflict-affected families in Wuro Dadi, north-eastern Nigeria, by rebuilding houses, distributing maize and rice ...
