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Sustainability

Overberg Abuzz This September: Chelsea Flowers in Stanford and Nampo Cape 2025

September promises to be a remarkable month for the Overberg, with two flagship events drawing attention to farming, conservation, and rural enterprise. From 10 to 13 September 2025 Bredasdorp...

Benguela Cove Sets Gold Standard in Sustainable Winegrowing and Agri-Tourism

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate is a place where vines meet the ocean, and...

Western Cape Opens Africa Food Show 2025, Focuses on Growth and Food Security

Yesterday, 10 June 2025, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism,...

Cattle in the Vines: New Research Could Reshape South African Wine Farming

As the South African wine industry gathers today, 22 May 2025, in Stellenbosch for...

Preserving South Africa’s Fresh Produce Markets: Insights from the WUWM Conference

The World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Conference, held from May 14-16, 2025, at...

African grains reclaim their place, blending heritage, health, and sustainability

Indigenous African grains like sorghum, millet, and fonio are making a notable comeback in modern food culture. Long overshadowed by commercial staples such as...

Eating Green at School: A Revolutionary Step Towards Sustainability

In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at promoting health, sustainability, and community empowerment, Humane Society International/Africa (HSI/Africa) has introduced the Green Monday SA Plant-Based Solutions...

Planting Trees: A Path to a Sustainable Environment

Planting trees is one of the most impactful ways to contribute to environmental sustainability. Trees are essential for life, offering countless ecological, social, and...

Cape Town to Lead Urban Food Systems Transformation

From 25 November 2024 to 29 November 2024, ICLEI Africa, in collaboration with the City of Cape Town, will host government leaders, researchers, and...

Celebrating Today’s Champions to Inspire Tomorrow’s Innovators

Agriculture is not just about cultivating crops or raising livestock—it’s about cultivating the future. The story of André Brink, named Farmer of the Year...

Hortgro Launches Centre to Tackle Invasive Pests in Deciduous Fruit Industry

The South African deciduous fruit industry proudly announces the launch of a Centre of Excellence dedicated to advancing pest monitoring and safeguarding the future of the...

Empowering Africa’s Agricultural Future at the Agri Investment Indaba 2024

The African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII), hosted by the African Agri Council NPC (AAC), is set to take place from 18 to 20 November...

Power Demand Solutions: Cutting Costs for Businesses and Agriculture with Solar Power

In today’s competitive market, businesses and agricultural operations are under increasing pressure to control rising energy costs. Power Demand Solutions provides tailored solar power...

How Agriculture Drives Economic and Social Sustainability in South Africa

In the last quarter of 2023, primary agriculture in South Africa employed around 920 000 people directly, i.e., on farms and in agro-processing facilities. ...

Vegtech Netafim Donates Hydroponic Greenhouse to Boost Food Security

Ahead of World Food Day, commemorated on 16 October 2024, Vegtech Netafim, a provider of growing solutions, has made a significant contribution to local...