Tag: sustainable agriculture

Inseco, a Cape Town-based company, has raised $5.3 million with its plans to turn insects into a widely available source of sustainable protein. The insect protein market is forecast to ...

A UN scientific assessment has touted cellular agriculture and cultured meat to reduce the sector’s greenhouse gas emissions. This, as South Africa became home to Africa’s first ever lab-grown beef ...

Agricultural economist Paul Makube says they have been observing periodical droughts and a gradual shift in weather patterns that has impacted both livestock and crop production.

From the ins and outs of intercropping to growing a circular food economy. Here are some agriculture events you should take note of this week.

A leading mobile operator has pledged its support to eight early childhood development centres who are establishing food gardens to assist local communities. “Urgent, immediate action is needed through sustainable ...

The Western Cape and the US state of California has agreed to share knowledge and collaborate to promote sustainable agriculture practices.

It’s probably something you’ve never considered, but seaweed can be a highly nutritious source for livestock feed – and it’s great for the environment too. Experts say it is a ...

Organic fertiliser specialist Thapelo Phiri encourages farmers to go natural for the health of soils and for the sake of sustainability. He is among the guests featured on the latest ...

He’s already won the biggest award for young farmers in Mzansi. That doesn’t mean, however, that he has achieved all his goals. In fact, together with his workers, Gerhard Bruwer ...

As a farmer you always need to think about the future, but are you future-focused? What qualities do you need to cultivate in order to farm thinking ahead? “I think ...