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The importance of climate adaptation to improve water and food security was highlighted during a panel discussion at the African Agri Investment Indaba recently held in Cape Town. The economic losses caused by livestock theft in the red meat industry amounts to …
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The economic losses caused by livestock theft in the red meat industry amounts to millions of rands annually and is increasingly driven by well-organised criminal syndicates, according to Joe Scholtz, vice-chairman of the National Stock Theft Prevention Forum.
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The issue of land reform was mentioned as a positive development in the State of the Nation Address in February 2024, when President Cyril Ramaphosa indicated that the 30% target...
South African farmers ahead with climate resilience – COP29
9 小时之前 · Lindi Botha is an agricultural journalist and communications specialist based in Nelspruit, South Africa. She has spent over a decade reporting on food production and has a special interest in research, new innovations and technology that aid farmers in increasing their margins, while reducing their environmental footprint.
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Maize remains South Africa’s greatest grain - Farmer's Weekly
2024年5月15日 · White maize is primarily grown for human consumption by smallholders and commercial producers, and yellow maize is planted by commercial producers for industrial use and animal feed.
Farmers need assistance to adapt to the changing climate
6 天之前 · Aldredge said there was a big business case to have more private funding flowing towards these entities in Africa. “The cost to annually address climate risks is estimated at around US$15 billion (about R270 billion), whereas the cost of …
Agri investments in Africa remains under pressure
6 天之前 · Investments in agrifoodtech in Africa is showing a slight recovery after crashing from a peak of over US$700 million (about R12,7 billion) in funding in 2022 to US$275 million (R5 billion) in 2023. In the first half of 2024, Africa agrifoodtech start-up …
Innovation and technology crucial for crop production to thrive
2024年9月26日 · Louw was quick to point out that farming was not just about innovation but also efficiency, particularly in the face of rising input costs. “Farming is like running on a treadmill where the pace increases every season.