Derek Matthews talks about how offering share cropping as an option for villagers who live near his farm in the North West, has provided a sustainable relationship between his farm and the community

Chris Schutte from Astral Foods talks about the production of poultry and the impact it has on grain. To give an idea of its impact: SA produces 90 million chickens a month, making poultry the biggest player in the South African food chain.

Speaking to a group of South African chefs, foodies, retailers and representatives of the broader food industry from all over Cape Town, including the Cape Winelands, Dr Capper brought her expertise and insights to The Beefy Debate at a time when the topic is in the spotlight in South Africa.

SHAFFE, the Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters, which unites all significant southern hemisphere fruit-growing export countries, remains deeply concerned about the announcement by several shipping companies to increase freight rates as of 1 January 2013.

Abalone farming in South Africa is becoming increasingly important in protecting this species, as well as establishing the basis for the future development of the national aquaculture industry.