Archive for November 2022
Money must be spent more wisely to control invasive plants in SA
The South African government has spent R7,1 billion (adjusted to 2020 values) between 1998 and 2020 to curb the spread of invasive plants, but we are still struggling to get them under control. What we need is a national strategy that focuses on clearly defined priority sites, improves planning and monitoring, and increases operational efficiency.…
Read MoreBenefits of plant biotechnology for smallholder farmers
On a daily basis we are confronted with headlines signalling the urgency to address issues concerning the climate crisis, food shortages, our deteriorating environment, and declining natural resources. Within this context, agriculture will play a pivotal role due to the growing threat that these adverse environmental and climatic conditions have on our ability to safeguard…
Read MoreA low-cost shade net structure for vegetable production
The demand for food and especially vegetables is increasing in the RSA, as a result of e.g., rising living standards. Higher prices are being fetched for better quality agricultural products. The producer must utilize this opportunity to apply additional and more intensive cultivation methods, to cope with the demand. This will also ensure a higher…
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