In most parts rural women participate in crop production and livestock care, provide food, water and fuel for their families, and engage in off-farm activities to diversify their families’ livelihoods. In addition, they carry out most of the unpaid care work in rural areas including caring for children, older persons and the sick. They are also the predominant labour providers in agri-businesses and agro-industries.
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The extractives industry is notorious for its negative impact on the environment and host communities. With investors waiting in the wings to cash in on…
As the world marks World Water Day on Monday 22 March the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations warns that just 30 years…
Whilst studying for his business degree, Emmanuel had dreams of being an entrepreneur and earning good money. But after he graduated, the 29-year-old struggled to…
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a dramatic loss of human life worldwide and presents an unprecedented challenge to public health, food systems and the world of work.
Lucas Ledwaba White commercial farmers should speak out against the violent brutality and gross violation of human rights black employees in the sector are subjected…
The image of commercial agriculture being the preserve of white men in safari suits is fast becoming a hazy memory. Young black farmers are staking a claim in the field despite challenges
WHEN the women of Motloulela realised the despair caused by unemployment in their village – they decided to do something.