climate change
Climate change poses a huge threat to coffee farming in Tanzania
Coffee is one of Tanzania’s most strategic cash crops, with the sector supporting hundreds of thousands of smallholder farmers. During the 2026 African Fine Coffees Association Conference and Expo held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Tanzania was recognised as Africa’s leading producer of certified coffee after being ranked among the[...]
Extreme heat and drought at flowering could put future wheat harvests at risk
New research shows that short periods of extreme heat and drought during flowering could become one of the biggest threats to global wheat production in the coming decades. As the climate changes, farmers around the world are facing more frequent and intense weather extremes. While drought has long been[...]
Agroforestry part 13: Regenerative agroforestry helps mitigate climate change
Earth as we know it is rapidly changing. A few years ago, it would have been regarded as wildly imaginative if you mentioned that droughts and floods are simultaneously devastating Africa. Yet climate change is a reality and the way food is produced influences it. As one researcher stated:[...]
Hartenberg estate achieves SA’s first regenerative viticulture verification
Hartenberg Estate has become the first wine farm in the country - and only the second worldwide - to achieve regenerative verification under the Ecological Outcome Verification (EOV) framework: a significant achievement for Hartenberg and the local wine industry! Through innovative regenerative practices, scientific verification, and measurable outcomes, Hartenberg[...]
Priorities for SA’s agricultural sector in 2025: Navigating climate change and growth
South Africa’s agricultural sector is a key component of the economy, creating jobs and providing food security. The past year was a challenging one, characterised by droughts and the lingering impacts of animal diseases. The year ahead will be focused on navigating and mitigating the risks of climate change[...]