Category: Conservation / Regenerative Agriculture
Regenerative Agriculture Training Workshop | 17 - 18 March | Stellenbosch
Blue North Sustainability will be hosting a two-day Regenerative Agriculture Training Workshop on 17th and 18th March 2021 at Klein Joostenberg farm, outside of Stellenbosch.
The workshop will be presented by Roland Kroon. Please CLICK HERE...
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Three virtual farmers days heading your way (Western Cape Department of Agriculture)
Western Cape Department of Agriculture (24 Aug 2020): COVID has brought many challenges, one being the inability to hold farmers’ days to showcase our research and allow farmers of Swartland... Read more about 'Three virtual farmers days heading your way (Western Cape Department of Agriculture)'...
Conservation Agriculture Newsletter
View the October newsletter at this link. The newsletter covers various topics in conservation agriculture, including the latest research and developments in this space. Read more about 'Conservation Agriculture Newsletter '...
Early adopters of cover crops in South Africa share their lessons learnt
An article by Landbou.com looks at lessons learn by SA farmers who use cover crops in their production systems.
Read article here (Afrikaans).
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Thoughts on the first Regenerative Food Systems Investment Forum
Agfunder reports on the first Regenerative Food Systems Investment Forum, held in Oakland, California (30 September 2019). The event brought together a wide-ranging group of individuals all dedicated to one goal: making regenerative... Read more about 'Thoughts on the first Regenerative Food Systems Investment Forum'...
Conservation agriculture decreases production risks - why is this not reflected in other parts of the industry?
This is the question an article by Landbou.com investigates. Banks, insurers and retailers view conservation agriculture in the same way as conventional agriculture, although it has significant environmental benefits and... Read more about 'Conservation agriculture decreases production risks - why is this not reflected in other parts of the industry?'...
Conservation Agriculture Western Cape July Newsletter
You can view the latest developments, research and events in conservation agriculture at this link. The July edition includes:
The important role pill bugs play in composting and their ability to...
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Conservation Agriculture Western Cape June Newsletter
This months newsletter includes:
Various articles including Grazing and improving soils with cover crops
Upcoming events
Read June and previous newsletters at this link (click).
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Conservation Agriculture Western Cape Newsletter (February 2019)
This month's newsletter brings you local and international news, articles and research on conservation agriculture. Highlights in this edition includes:
Discussing important wheat diseases in the Western Cape in 2018.
Important links, such...
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Farmland Investment Fund Quantifies Impact of Regenerative Practices at $21m
Reported by Agfunder news, Farmland fund manager Farmland LP has released its 2017 impact report summarizing the social and environmental impacts of its funds and quantifying the positive impact its management practices have... Read more about 'Farmland Investment Fund Quantifies Impact of Regenerative Practices at $21m'...
Cover crops for dry land crop production
Scientific trial results in the North West, with 289 different plant combinations, has delivered guidelines on cover crop production for dry land crop farmers.
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Drought Fact Sheet
Drought Fact Sheet for Agriculture - December 2017The Fact Sheet includes information on the climatological and hydrological situation, and impacts on the vegetation, crop and livestock farming, jobs, the food... Read more about ' '...
Implications of a carbon tax and offset system for agriculture in South Africa
The South African Government has committed to reducing GHG emissions by 34% by 2020 and 42% by 2025 (National Climate Change Response Policy 2011). Part of the strategy to drive... Read more about 'Implications of a carbon tax and offset system for agriculture in South Africa'...
Bewaringslandbou ál uitweg in Noordwes
Bewaringsboerdery kan nie net die impak van klimaatsverandering versag nie, maar ook opbrengs verhoog en inset koste verlaag. Mielie proewe in 2014/15 wys hoer opbrengs vir bewaringsboerdery in Noordwes. Die opbrengs van... Read more about 'Bewaringslandbou ál uitweg in Noordwes'...
Aljazeera documentary/ dokumentêr
Here is an Aljazeera documentry looking at the current drought situation in the Western Cape, the agriculture sector and how Fruitlook and research in plant resilience plays a role.
Hier is...
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Chad is the country most vulnerable to climate change - here's why
Chad has been identified as the most vulnerable country to climate change in a study involving 186 countries. Over the past 50 years, 90% of Lake Chad has disappeared due... Read more about 'Chad is the country most vulnerable to climate change - here's why'...
Vrugteboere dink drasties nuut oor water
Mikrospruitjies help Ceres vrugteboere heel seisoen besproei. Die nuwe waterwysheid mikrospruitjies uit Isreal word al seder laas jaar deur Ceres-boere gebruik en wys besparings van 2000 tot 3000 m3/ha. Lees meer... Read more about 'Vrugteboere dink drasties nuut oor water'...
Biological farming ensures dairy farm’s success
Using biological farming methods in farming to increased productivity, decreases input costs and so higher profits are becoming more common. Building the organic matter in soils and limiting the use of... Read more about 'Biological farming ensures dairy farm’s success'...
South Africa: ZZ2 ‘Nature Farming’ takes compost to new level
ZZ2 applies 'natuurboerdery' or nature farming practices from their choice of rootstocks, using predator insects, leaf extracts and a variety of composts depending on soil type and commodity needs. ZZ2's... Read more about 'South Africa: ZZ2 ‘Nature Farming’ takes compost to new level'...
No-till in SA – The message spreads
Conservation agriculture is an increasing trend implemented by farmers worldwide. The three principles of conservation agriculture including maximum diversity in crops grown/cover crops, maximum soil cover and minimal soil disturbance.... Read more about 'No-till in SA – The message spreads'...
Pulses and Climate Change
The changing climatic conditions will continue to put pressure on agricultural systems and populations dependent on produce especially vulnerable communities. This infographic shows how one can increase resilience to climate... Read more about 'Pulses and Climate Change'...
Stellies farm workers turn carbon credits into cash
Is regenerative farming only good for the environment or does it make good business sense as well? Twenty-seven employees of the Spier wine estate have, through a climate change mitigation... Read more about 'Stellies farm workers turn carbon credits into cash'...
Vegetable crops improve wheat yield
Adding brassicas in the form of canola to crop rotation programmes is not so uncommon however adding vegetable brassicas, including broccoli and cauliflower is an alternative being explored. This unconventional... Read more about 'Vegetable crops improve wheat yield'...
The State of Food and Agriculture
In this infographic the UN: Food and Agriculture Organisation highlights how climate change may affect agricultural production. It further identifies the possible responses that can be adopted through sustainable agriculture... Read more about 'The State of Food and Agriculture '...
Soils store & filter water: Resilience to floods and drought
Healthy soils are important in the supply of clean water and ensuring increase resilience to floods and drought. Healthy soils can store water, making it available for absorption by crops,... Read more about 'Soils store & filter water: Resilience to floods and drought'...
SA teen wins Google Science Fair 2016 grand prize
A citrus peel and avocado oil product has recently won first price at Google Science Fair in the US for being able to reduce the impact of drought on agricultural... Read more about 'SA teen wins Google Science Fair 2016 grand prize'...
Conservation Agriculture Newsletter August
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Optimising conservation farming with technology
Andrew Jonker runs a wheat and livestock operation near Riversdale in the Western Cape. He explained to Glenneis Kriel from Farmer's Weekly how he combined conservation farming principles with the... Read more about 'Optimising conservation farming with technology '...
Participate in holistic planned grazing study
Proper veld management is directly linked to the stocking rates and overall condition of livestock but is high-density grazing allowing farmers to increase stocking rates and improve veld and animal... Read more about 'Participate in holistic planned grazing study'...
Conservation Agriculture July Newsletter
View the Western Cape's Conservation Agriculture Newsletter for July, which includes studies done on the cost benefits of cover crops, useful links and upcoming events.
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Conservation Agriculture Newsletter
Read the latest news in Conservation Agriculture including case studies, latest research and upcoming events here. Read more about 'Conservation Agriculture Newsletter'...
Conservation Agriculture Western Cape
Conservation Agriculture Western Cape (CAWC) is a non-profit association formed in 2011 as a forum for all matters concerning conservation agriculture. On this forum farmers, researchers and industry can get... Read more about 'Conservation Agriculture Western Cape'...
Conservation Agriculture Newsletter
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has a monthly newsletter on conservation agriculture. Read the latest issue here. Read more about 'Conservation Agriculture Newsletter'...
Beating the drought with conservation farming
Michael Dippenaar a farmer from the Swellendam area shares about conservation agriculture. Read full article here. Read more about 'Beating the drought with conservation farming'...
Useful tips on healthy soils
See what's new under GreenAgri's useful tips on soil health. We have included a section on soil health tests and analysis. Read more about 'Useful tips on healthy soils'...
No-till farming experiences
Mr Reynolds is a farmer from Lincolnshire (UK) who has been practicing Conservation Agriculture for more than 10 years. You can view an interview on his experience in no-till farming... Read more about 'No-till farming experiences'...
Conservation tillage is not conservation agriculture
A lot of confusion arise with all the concepts and definitions out there. To understand the deference between conservation tillage and conservation agriculture read the full article on the Journal... Read more about 'Conservation tillage is not conservation agriculture'...