agricultural sector
The largest agriculture sector in Botswana: Cattle and livestock
In Botswana, agriculture plays a crucial role in the livelihoods of many citizens, despite contributing only about 2% to the nation’s GDP. The sector is driven predominantly by livestock production, particularly cattle, which accounts for an estimated 80% of the agricultural GDP. Cattle farming is central not only to[...]
Plastic use in the agricultural sector
by Tapuwa Mashangwa There is a growing demand that all agricultural industries take into account the environmental consequences of whatever process they undertake. One of the areas of concern is the use of plastics. The use of plastics in agriculture has helped farmers to increase crop production, improve food[...]
Heavy rainfall, roads closure put strain on KZN’s agricultural sector
(Image source: unsplash.com by Eugene Triguba) The exportation of produce and importation of agricultural related goods has been significantly affected by the recent severe weather conditions in in KwaZulu-Natal, causing major infrastructural damage that is likely to have long term ramifications for the agricultural sector, says the KZN Agricultural[...]
Minister Didiza meets with Agricultural Sector Stakeholders to discuss the availability of food throughout the country.
Article supplied 16 July 2021 Today the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza, met with various stakeholders in the Agricultural and Food sector to discuss issues related to food access problems, logistics around transportation to KwaZulu-Natal, and various parts of Gauteng that had been[...]
Engen brings much needed relief to the agricultural sector
In response to severe drought across vast tracts of South Africa and the associated hardships experienced by many farmers, Engen partnered with Agri SA earlier this year to help support the agricultural sector by driving contributions to their Drought Aid Fund. Over a six-month period, Engen contributed R1 to[...]