Posted on September 23, 2022
Smallholder farmers are the most in touch with the earth’s changing climate patterns, and they are the most vulnerable to increased temperatures and reduced rainfall.
Posted on September 21, 2022
A UP team has won second place in an international competition to find solutions to climate-related problems. ‘Team Tujenge’ developed a solar-powered water purification system using plasma technology to provide clean water to rural areas.
Posted on September 19, 2022
The results from a study on the impact that public agriculture expenditure has on food security and nutrition were recently published.
Posted on September 14, 2022
The African Research Universities Alliance Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Food Systems (ARUA-SFS) at UP recently hosted the Science Days and High-level Colloquium that centred on the theme ‘From food security to sustainable food systems: Addressing the challenges and ensuring...
Posted on August 26, 2022
While concerned about the poor management of the continent’s water resources, UP’s Prof Lindiwe Sibanda has confidence in the capacity of science and scientists, particularly African women scientists, to improve access to safe drinking water.
Posted on August 25, 2022
During the dialogue, participants will discuss collective action on the transition towards sustainable and climate-resilient agri-food systems for enhanced food security, ending hunger, and achieving climate objectives in the region.
Posted on August 24, 2022
The DST-NRF Centre of Excellence in Food Security held a Food Imbizo, in celebration of World Breastfeeding Week 2022 #WBW2022
Posted on August 16, 2022
Dr Danie Jordaan spoke to CapeTalk 567 about the government's decision to drop chicken import tariffs.
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