‘Sacred forests’ in West Africa capture carbon and keep soil healthy
In parts of West Africa, patches of forest have been preserved for long periods of time because of their cultural …
Agriculture
‘Minimum wage will destroy agricultural sector’
The Minister of Labour’s ill-considered increase of the minimum wage, especially with regard to farm workers, will not lead …
Tractors can change farming in good ways and bad: lessons from four African countries
Agricultural mechanisation is on the rise in Africa, replacing hand hoes and animal traction across the continent. While around 80-90%…
Thousands of COVID-19 farmers’ intervention applications received in NC
The Northern Cape MEC for Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform, Ms Nomandla Bloem, said the application process …
