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More newsAgriculture, food security, and the regulation of GMOs in Kenya
The past year has been an eventful one for food security matters in Kenya. Following successive failed rainy seasons, the country has faced one of the worst droughts in years. This has seen increased focus on the applicability of science and technology to address the challenge and help the country build resilience against climate change.
Decanting the challenges: Working group focused on temporary employment services and contract workers within the SA wine industry
On 21 August 2023, Fairtrade Africa, in collaboration with the Wine and Agriculture Ethical Trade Association (WIETA), hosted an event that focused on the challenges associated with temporary employment services (TES) and contract workers within the South African wine industry and the establishment of a working group to address thesechallenges.
Overview of the (r)evolution of legislation governing the use of cannabis: Where to from here?
Cannabis has been a hot topic in the media and bold statements have been made by the Government regarding the economic potential that the cannabis sector can unlock in the country. President Cyril Ramaphosa has referred to the potential revenue that could be created in the sector on two separate occasions during his annual State of the Nation Address. It has also been highlighted that industrial hemp and cannabis will create a pathway to industrialisation by having a ripple effect through to various other sectors such as foreign investment, agriculture, employment and construction. Although the Government’s stated intention to relax and review policies that hinder the growth of the industry is appreciated, South Africa is at a crossroads when it comes to competing with international cannabis industries developed within a regulatory framework.