New method to solve the plastics sustainability problem
PLASTICS sustainability has come a long way in recent year’s thanks in large part to scientific advances. But even as plastics become more and...
Make kiwifruit part of the agriculture master plan
SA has a distinct advantage over New Zealand, the world's leading exporter of the fruit, thanks to its relative proximity to the EU
Agriculture has...
Lilac pack raises women awareness
IN recognition of Women’s Month in August and to raise awareness of gender-based violence, Den Braven Sealants South Africa has launched a different colour...
CTICC maintains connections with global industry and secures 15 international conferences
Over the past 17 months The Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) has secured 15 international conferences and will welcome approximately 22 000 delegates...
The importance of tracking and fleet management
OWNING and operating vehicles efficiently, no matter the industry, is reliant on information. Having the correct information in a tangible format is imperative to...
SABIA – promoting biogas as a vital part of SA’s future energy mix
THE South Africa biogas sector is represented by SABIA, a Non-Profit Organization, that leads the industry discussions with relevant governmental departments and institutions, international...
New report exposes myth of clean coal
A new report by air pollution expert, Dr Ranajit Sahu, confirms that South Africa’s proposed 1 500 MW of new coal-powered electricity generation will cause significant air...
Yoco cashes in
YOCO, the fast growing Cape Town-based fintech business, has underlined its longer term potential by raising a not insubstantial $83 million (almost R1.25 billion)...
What does the Expropriation Bill imply for business?
For three years the Parliamentary Committee on Section 25 of the Constitution has laboured long and hard and finally brought forth a Bill that...
PB pipe system for underfloor heating applications
FONTERRA is a range of tried-and-tested polybutylene pipe (PB) used in hydronic underfloor heating systems.
Applications extend from the flat Reno renovation range to classic...
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Wheat farming in South Africa crisis threatens sector sustainability
Wheat farming in South Africa crisis threatens sector sustainability
By Larry Claasen
THE country consumes more than 3,5 million tons of wheat a year, yet domestic...