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Agriculture contributes 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with livestock (especially cattle) responsible for 7.1 Gt CO₂e annually and nitrogen fertilizers driving 70% of ammonia emissions.
VIEWPOINT- The South African government must carefully control the water out of the overflow dams.
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As recent heavy rains push key reservoirs like the Vaal Dam to 105% capacity and the Bloemhof Dam to 99%, agricultural stakeholders are issuing a stark warning to the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS): controlled water releases from overflowing dams must prioritize precision and farmer input to avert the catastrophic losses inflicted on rural communities earlier this year.
WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- The G20 Johannesburg Summit 2025: A Turning Point for Farming and Agriculture
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The G20 Leaders' Summit, scheduled for November 22–23, 2025, in Johannesburg, marks a historic milestone as the first time the forum is hosted on African soil under South Africa's presidency.
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South Africa's agricultural sector in 2025 has showcased remarkable resilience and growth in several key areas, even as persistent challenges threaten long-term sustainability.
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In an era of finger-pointing at every industry for planetary woes, cattle farming has become public enemy number one—not just for climate change, but for supposedly shredding the ozone layer with every burp and belch.
WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- South Africa getting first NEW harbour in 30 years
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Port Shepstone’s new harbour is sold as a watershed moment – R4 billion injection, 5,800 jobs, R1.85 billion GDP lift, and a lifeline for neglected coasts. Deputy Minister Zikalala’s SEDF maps revival from Port Nolloth to Port St Johns, tapping 3,000km of coastline where small harbours already out-haul Durban and Cape Town.
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