Farming

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen will this week, host the G20 Agriculture Working Group (AWG) and Food Security Task Force Meetings in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The...

On April 17, 363 years ago, the seeds for one of South Africa’s most significant agricultural industries were sown—quite literally. On 17 April 1662,...

One hundred smallholder farmers in KwaZulu-Natal have received training in herb and spice cultivation enabling them to become suppliers for Unilever's supplier localisation programme,...

Sustainable agriculture is a crucial concept for ensuring food security while preserving natural resources and biodiversity. Given the negative impacts of chemical pesticides on...

A crop that can protect itself against pests and herbicides sounds like a winning recipe – and it is, provided that the technology that...

The South African government has underscored the urgent need to diversify the country’s agricultural exports in the wake of the US decision to increase...

The morning mist hangs low over the vineyards of Franschhoek as dawn breaks. Condensation clings to a perfectly ripened grape, catching the first rays...

In a fast-paced world where urban life often disconnects us from the roots of our existence, it’s easy to take for granted the land...

19 March 2025 - Goss’s wilt and leaf blight is caused by Clavibacter nebraskensis, a bacterium that derives its name from the fact that...

Agriculture is the backbone of many economies, particularly in Africa, where challenges such as the lack of massive agricultural infrastructure, risks arising from rising...

Renowned for its fertile soil, subtropical climate, and ideal growing conditions, the KZN South Coast has long been synonymous with thriving sugar cane, banana,...

Cala, Eastern Cape — Engen is proud to announce the launch of an innovative Aquaponics project at Khanyisa Special School, in collaboration with Green...