Detecting infected maize in an early stage can help prevent contaminated crops from entering the food chain, and also reduce the risk of throat cancer linked to the consumption of infected maize products.

Bravura has advised TWK Agriculture Limited in preparation for a BBBEE transaction that will create enhanced black participation in the agriculture sector.

This year's Annual Congress of the South African National Seed Organisation focused predominantly on climate change and the global food challenge.

Better planning is required to ensure food does not go to waste. If there is no choice in the matter, why not hand it to the needy? 

Professor Ben Cousins discusses the state of farmers in Africa and the issues of land in South Africa.