Tag: climate change

This week’s agriculture events include an Agri SA discussion on the ABCs of black economic empowerment for the everyday farmer, multiple webinars and even a UN panel discussion.

Cape Town, South Africa's second largest city, came dangerously close to running out of water in 2018 due a multi-year drought. Research shows it can happen again.

A multibillion-dollar climate change deal secured by South Africa will be essential in curbing Mzansi’s high carbon emissions and reducing its reliance on coal. Agri SA has welcomed an earlier ...

Environment, forestry and fisheries director-general Nomfundo Tshabalala wants South Africa’s environment and agriculture sectors to band together in the fight against climate change.

Prioritising soil health must be profitable and sustainable. This is the plea of soil rock star Rattan Lal, the winner of the 2020 World Food Prize, who shares his insights ...

Farmers are increasingly under pressure not only to employ sustainable farming practices, but also to take ownership of the environment and the well-being of farmworkers and surrounding communities.

Did you know that animals around the world are slowly developing differently shaped body parts? Rising temperatures are driving the shift.

It is another busy week in the agricultural sector. This week’s global focus is the transformation of our food systems, with issues like sustainability and climate change being front and ...

The far-reaching impact of climate change on agriculture, food security and society is increasingly in the spotlight with predictions being quite dire. What does this mean for the future of ...

If you’re wondering why winemakers are increasingly leaning towards cabernet sauvignon as opposed to chardonnay, the answer is simple. Climate change. In addition to drought risks, Mzansi’s wine producers are ...