R1.2 bln disaster fund targeted at smallholder and communal farmers: Didiza
Agriculture Minister Thoko Didiza says the R1.2 billion COVID-19 disaster fund will be targeted at
Climate change will compel government to rethink farming strategy: Didiza
Agriculture Minister Thoko Didiza says the effects of climate change will compel government to
Government needs to re-think its farming strategy: Didiza
Agriculture Minister Thoko Didiza says there is a need to re-think government’s farming strategy.
Trump hails ‘cash’ to farmers, US aid in China trade war
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday welcomed a “cash” payout to American farmers before the
Access to land is key to fighting hunger in rural areas: UN
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation representative, Dr Francesco Pierri says South
Commission hopes more youth take up farming as a career
The Water Research Commission says it’s hoping that more young people will consider farming as a
Kenyan farmers mix tradition with tech to protect drying Mara River
Anyone hearing the loud singing coming from Isaac Chereger’s farm would be forgiven for thinking it
Mabuza commits R30 million in immediate relief for farmers
Deputy President David Mabuza has committed R30-million in immediate relief for farmers in the
Stock theft crippling E Cape farmers
Increasing incidents of stock theft is crippling the farmers in rural areas of the Eastern Cape.
Farmers find innovative solutions to help curb bad yields
South Africa’s farming industry experts confirm that changing weather patterns are affecting
Research fellowship helps African farmers adapt to climate change
45 African researchers from 12 countries have been selected to participate in a career development
Creepy crawlies present economic opportunity
Innovative entrepreneur Robert Matsabisa saw a gap in the market by farming cockroaches and worms at
Women in agriculture face challenges
Women are making strides as agricultural producers, but acceptance in this sector remains a major
Young people taking interest in farming
Young people are increasingly turning to the agricultural sector to earn a living. Many aspire to be
From sky farms to lab-grown shrimp, Singapore eyes food future
Singapore aims to beef up its own food production and rely less on imports to feed its 5.6 million
Unemployed youth to receive multimillion training grant
About fifty unemployed youth are set to benefit from a multimillion rand grant from the Department
Wetlands at risk due to human interference
Bio-conservation experts in the North West say wetlands and their prime ecosystems are at risk due
NAFU calls for nationalisation of land
The National African Farmers’ Union is calling for the nationalisation of land to replace
Residents encouraged to have backyard gardens for food security
MEC for Agriculture, Manketse Tlhape has encouraged residents to get involved in farming and to have
Young people are encouraged to join farming sector
Agriculture organisation (AgriSA) has called on young people to join the farming sector in order to