insert_link South Africa South African agriculture needs to crack the Chinese market. How to boost exports By Wandile Sihlobo, Stellenbosch University South Africa’s agricultural sector has more than doubled in value and volume terms since 1994. This success has been linked to international trade. Exports now account for roughly half (in value terms) of the annual agricultural production. Other drivers have been improvements in productivity through crop and animal genetics. Exports are largely to the rest of the African continent. In 2023 these […] todaySeptember 16, 2024 11
insert_link Environment Farmers need to gain access to agricultural information By Erastus Ngaruka, Technical Advisor: Livestock & Rangeland Management Agriculture is by far an economic pillar in Namibia as it directly or indirectly supports all livelihoods in the form of food, employment, and income. Besides that, agricultural production faces many challenges that are associated with climatic conditions, technology, markets, and knowledge or skills amongst others. For example, potential agricultural production in Namibia is vulnerable to climate change […] todayJanuary 31, 2024 19
insert_link Environment An Overview: Impact of rural urban migration on agriculture By: Erastus Ngaruka, Technical Advisor: Livestock and Rangeland Management Rural-urban migration refers to the movement of people from rural to urban areas, or simply from villages to towns or cities. This migration is triggered by several socioeconomic factors, such as employment, business, education, and health, among others. In Namibia, the phenomenon is particularly conspicuous, as evidenced by the influx of people from rural to urban areas in recent years in […] todayNovember 15, 2023 4
