Rural Safety Forum in Glen Focuses on Protecting Farmers and Strengthening Rural Communities
Rural safety remains an important concern for farmers and communities as agricultural areas face challenges that can affect production, livelihoods and the security of farming resources. Against this background, the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs held a Rural Safety Forum meeting at Glen to strengthen cooperation among the organisations responsible for rural safety and development. The meeting…
AgriSA and ISS Strengthen Rural Safety Partnership Through Evidence-Based Approach to Crime
AgriSA and the Institute for Security Studies have formalised a partnership aimed at strengthening rural safety across South Africa through better crime data, research and practical cooperation. The organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding following a year of collaboration focused on understanding crime affecting agricultural and rural communities. The partnership brings together AgriSA's network across organised agriculture and the…
Why Soil Testing Matters Before Planting Season
As farmers prepare for the planting season, understanding the condition of the soil should be an important part of crop planning. Soil provides the foundation for plant growth, but its ability to support healthy crops depends on factors such as nutrient availability and other soil characteristics. Soil testing gives farmers useful information about what their soil needs before seeds go…
