Food garden project empowers local women farmworkers
Women living and working on farms around Stellenbosch have started harvesting their own sustainably grown produce, promoting food security...
Tag: Agriculture
Vaccine shortages for African horse sickness worry local stable owners
A recent shortage of African horse sickness (AHS) vaccinations have caused concern for local riders and stable owners. Horses...
SA agricultural sector requires substantial investing
Africa’s domestic savings have been on a decline from 1918 to 2016 and are currently lower than areas like...
Franschhoek-plaas in sakeredding: Werkers en inwoners sonder basiese dienste
Die lewe op Solms-Delta, ’n wynlandgoed in Franschhoek, het ’n wending geneem toe inwoners en werkers op die plaas...
Complex for black-owned wine brands under construction in Stellenbosch
A wine tasting and cellar complex in Stellenbosch is currently being renovated to become a first-of-its-kind home for black-owned...
Tree-planting initiative aims to reduce SU’s carbon footprint
A tree-planting initiative that was recently launched by Stellenbosch University (SU) will be aimed at reducing the university’s carbon...
Van kattebaksmous tot Jongboer-finalis
’n Hoenderboer van Idasvallei is die enigste vroue-finalis in vanjaar se Agri Wes-Kaap Santam Landbou Jongboer van die Jaar-kompetisie....
SU students startup trains underprivileged farmers
A group of Stellenbosch University (SU) students recently started a company that focuses on eco-friendly agricultural practices, community bonds...
Lifting the ban on wine exports ‒ has it helped?
“Horrendous.” That’s how the sales manager at Ridgeback Wines in Paarl, Luan Aucamp, described sales for 2020 so far....
Egg farming in SA lockdown: not all it’s cracked up to be
While you may be envious of those still able to move outside their front door during lockdown, the unprecedented...