VIEWPOINT- Finding Low-Methane Cattle in a World Blaming Livestock for Climate Change
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As global attention intensifies on greenhouse gas emissions, cattle have been increasingly singled out as a major contributor to climate change due to their methane production.
VIEWPOINT -Plant Protein “Meat” Approved — What It Means for Real Meat Farmers
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The South African Department of Agriculture has officially approved plant-based proteins marketed as meat alternatives.
WEEKEND- VIEWPOINT -South African Farmers Must Unite to Protect Their Industry and Food Security
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South African farmers, the backbone of the nation’s food security, face growing challenges that demand unity and proactive resistance against external interference in their industry.
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- Africa’s fertilizer market firmed noticeably in the week ending 16 October 2026, driven mainly by a sharp rebound in urea prices, while phosphate trade remained constrained by elevated sulfur costs and East African import activity stayed strong.
- FAOSTAT estimates Africa's total beef production at 7.5 million metric tons per year worth about $63 billion, with South Africa leading at 1 million tons worth $8 billion, followed by Tanzania at 480,000 tons. In the SADC region, Namibia is second after South Africa at 49,444 tons per year, mostly exported to the EU and China through a state-owned processor
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