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Sustainability

WWF SA Conservation Champions Protect More Than 23 000 Hectares of Cape Flora

The relationship between agriculture and conservation took centre stage recently as WWF South Africa's Conservation Champion programme celebrated 20 years of environmental stewardship within the wine industry. The milestone...

TotalEnergies Cultivates Food Security Through School Garden Initiative in Saldanha Bay

Three Saldanha Bay schools—Diazville Primary School, Masiphathisane Primary School, and Steenberg’s Cove Primary School—have...

United Exports Achieves Sustainability Milestone With Platinum Environmental Certification

United Exports, the exclusive marketer of OZblu blueberries, has reached an unprecedented milestone: its...

Rooibos Unlocks New Prospects for Aquaculture

A breakthrough study from Walter Sisulu University in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, has revealed that...

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...

EcoTraining Advocates for Ecosystem Health on World Environment Day

EcoTraining, a premier provider of professional field guide and nature training, highlights its dedication to World Environment Day, marked globally on June 5. In...

Discover the joy of slowing down at Darling Brew

“Darling Brew is one of the most recognisable and highly acclaimed craft beer brands in South Africa, however, we are not just a craft...

Hortgro Legacy Foundation Boosts SA Fruit Industry with Sustainability Focus

The newly inaugurated Hortgro Legacy Foundation (HLF) in Paarl promises to revolutionize South Africa’s deciduous fruit sector by integrating alternative income sources to supplement...

Stellenbosch University Pioneers Climate-Conscious Meal Preparation

Food production accounts for a significant portion of global greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to a quarter of the world's total. This impact is due...

Wine tourism evolves, merging tradition with modern innovation

In 2024, under the guidance of Elmarie Rabe, Chairperson of the SA Wine Routes Forum and Manager of the Stellenbosch Wine Routes, the wine...

Western Cape Agriculture Budget Focuses on Sustainability and Growth Despite Global Challenges

On 26 March 2024 the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, tabled the Department’s budget of R1.018 billion in the provincial parliament. Minister...

Western Cape Agriculture Department Leads Drone Innovation with SACAA Certification

The South African Civil Aviation Authority's recent Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operating Systems Certification (UASOC) to the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) positions the...

AVCO Foods launches Project White Gold – The first cassava value chain in SA

AVCO Foods, co-founded by Zin Mabaso and Markus Fröhlich, announces the launch of Project White Gold, a groundbreaking initiative that establishes a sustainable cassava...

Agreement with SU School for Climate Studies Strengthens Western Cape Climate Change Resilience

In a ground-breaking development, and as part of the ongoing commitment of the Western Cape Government to bolster and ensure a strong climate-resilient future...

Boschendal wins big at 2023 Cape Prestige Agri-Awards

Boschendal has been recognised as the Best Performing Farm in the Franschhoek region at the recent Cape Prestige Agri-Awards, claiming top honours in a...