John Hudson, head of agriculture at Nedbank Commercial Banking While it may lack the glamour of other industries, agriculture is arguably one of the...
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There is now global consensus that plough-based farming, which is still widely practised, has unsustainable foundations. Ploughing and the removal of crop residues after harvest leave soil exposed to wind and rain, leading to gradual soil erosion. In South Africa, this tillage approach has led to excessive rates of soil degradation, increasing our vulnerability to climate change. Daneel Rossouw, Head of Sales for Agriculture at Nedbank Commercial Banking, explores how conservation agriculture (CA) could significantly improve the sustainability of South African agriculture. The 3 key elements of CA – minimum tillage, crop diversification and permanent cover – make it doubly […]
John Hudson, head of agriculture at Nedbank Commercial Banking While it may lack the glamour of other industries, agriculture is arguably one of the...
The Erasmus project, Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) in Climate Smart Agriculture in South Africa, celebrated its halfway mark with the CoVE...
African Agri Investment Indaba unpacks better agricultural practices and supply chain management, particularly storage and transportation, to preserve...
Agriculture has historically been the backbone of African economies, and today, its importance is increasingly recognised as a strategic sector...
Image source: Gallo/Getty Agriculture remains the bedrock of the global economy, yet it’s also one of the sectors most vulnerable to climate...
The outlook for the 2024/2025 stone fruit export season is promising, with growers expressing optimism about increased crop volumes compared to the...
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To enhance its environmental sustainability initiatives in line with global best practices, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), has embarked on...
To enhance its environmental sustainability initiatives in line with global best practices, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), has embarked on...
DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT Lesotho is experiencing a severe drought and food insecurity due to consecutive La Niña and El Niño events from 2021 to...