Women still battle with the perception that farming is a ‘man’s business. ‘A study conducted by the Sustainability Initiative of South Africa confirmed that this perception is prevalent in South Africa’s sprawling agriculture industry. However, this perception hasn’t discouraged Lebo Read the full story
New entrants in the agricultural sector find it hard to survive, especially when they are previously disadvantaged individuals. That is not the case with a Western Cape based citrus project in Upper Olifants River Valley near Citrusdal. Cedar Citrus (Pty) Read the full story
Pretoria – African negotiators at the upcoming COP 17 in Durban should push for a binding and responsible climate deal on agriculture. Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) CEO, Dr Lindiwe Sibanda, said African negotiators should make Read the full story
Pretoria – Global growth uncertainties create a hesitant climate for South Africa, says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan. This follows weak global economic growth and various issues in Europe, the US and Japan, among others. “The prospects for global growth seem Read the full story