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Nestled along the rolling hills of Albert Falls in KwaZulu-Natal lies a powerhouse of innovation and hope. Led by two dedicated agricultural warriors, Nkanyiso Ngubane and Ntokozo Biyela, the rise of Dukathole Farm is something to behold. It’s an impactful and life-changing project that is bringing hope and nourishment to neighbouring communities. Using cutting-edge hydroponic tunnels, the pair are revolutionizing South Africa's agriculture sector, one cherry tomato at a time. Covering an impressive 50-hectares, this farm is not just redefining what is possible in the farming industry – it is reshaping opportunities, especially for disadvantaged women and youth. Albert Falls is a poor community, surrounded by rising unemployment. With every vegetable being grown, Ngubane and Biyela are so...

By Joseph Maina South Africa has reaped significant gains through genetically modified (GM) white maize in the past two decades, with significant gains recorded in the welfare of smallholder farmers who depend on the crop. The successful cultivation of the crop has led to improved food security and pits South Africa as a continental success story in plant biotechnology, given that it was the first GM subsistence crop producer in the world following its adoption of the cultivar in 2001-2002. South Africa’s total welfare benefits attributable to GM white maize between 2001–2018 amount to $694.7 million, notes a study conducted by a combined team from University of Arkansas and Kansas State University in USA, Agricultural Research Council, South Africa, and Ghent University, Belgium. White m...

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How Two Women Are Bridging the Gap in South Africa’s Food System with Hydroponic Tunnels

South Africa has reaped significant gains through genetically modified white maize