climate change
Climate change and farming in Sub-Saharan Africa
by Tapuwa Mashangwa There was once a time when weather patterns were stable, and the effect of destructive weather patterns was not a great threat; a time when farmers had a more than 70 percent guarantee that whatever rained-fed crop was planted, would grow without any major external hindrance.[...]
Ian Cunningham: Agri Western Cape Santam Agriculture Young Farmer of the year
Ian Cunningham (37) a deciduous fruit and wine grape farmer of Elgin and Villiersdorp, was named Agri Western Cape Santam Agriculture Young Farmer of the year in Durbanville this week. Background Ian and wife Inge after he was announced as winner. (Source:Dewald Kirsten, Lucentlands) Ian grew up on a[...]
What livestock farmers need to know about climate change
by Dr Louis du Pisani The agricultural press is full of doom-and-gloom stories about climate change, with little advice on whether the perceived negative effects can be mitigated, and if so, what are the management adaptations livestock farmers need to implement. There are two schools of thought when it[...]
We don’t need to stop eating meat to reverse climate change, just change the way we farm
It’s no secret that industrial agriculture pollutes the environment due to the over-concentration of manure and is one of the big emitters of greenhouse gasses. It also produces food that makes humans and pets that eat it sick. It’s no wonder veganism is gaining popularity across the globe. Vegans[...]
Climate change threatens the agriculture sector
The Allianz Risk Barometer 2018 reveals that climate change or increasing volatility of weather is a top concern for agribusinesses with 60% of responses. Natural catastrophes at 46% are in at #2, down from #1 in 2017. Business interruption is a new emerging threat at #3 with 29%. Fire,[...]