agriculture

Sierra Leone’s women farmers use a custom called bora to access land – but it’s making them more vulnerable

Bankolay Theodore Turay, University of Lagos Bora – a type of thank you gift – is a Sierra Leonean... Read more

26 Aug, 2024

Cows graze on a township field in Cape Town. The shortage of vets is worst in rural areas. Photo:... Read more

20 Aug, 2024

“My parents were scared because they couldn’t speak out,” says De Doorns activist Bettie Fortuin. “But today we can.”... Read more

13 Aug, 2024

Cape Town — South Africa’s farming community has expressed concern over Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen’s plans to go... Read more

22 Jul, 2024

Cape Town – Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen told Parliament on Tuesday he will continue the initiatives established by the... Read more

17 Jul, 2024

Wandile Sihlobo, Stellenbosch University South Africa’s primary agriculture sector accounts for nearly 3% of GDP and about 8% when... Read more

8 Jul, 2024

Cape Town – Farmers have expressed optimism over the appointment of DA leader John Steenhuisen as South Africa’s new... Read more

2 Jul, 2024

Farmer Ali Baloyi sits on what is left of his water pump near the Letaba River. He says he... Read more

13 Jun, 2024

Manila – A Philippine court has blocked the commercial propagation of genetically modified golden rice because it said conflicting... Read more

25 Apr, 2024

Cape Town – The heart of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development beats with a focus on food and... Read more

1 Mar, 2024