COVID-19 Collected Resources for Farmers
We are compiling a list of resources for farmers who are working through challenges brought about by COVID-19. This list is a work in progress, so please check back frequently. News and Updates South Africa is food secure and consumers are urged to stop panic buying amid COVID-19 - https://www.agrisa.co.za/news/ca9e7313ab5347f9e6fb5712b5dae97b Agri SA's tips for safe workplaces during COVID-19 - https://www.agrisa.co.za/news/a737c26fd4986b9f5bc5f3424d7a50c8 COVID-19: Tough times ahead for SA economy - https://www.agrisa.co.za/news/a6b48df6b2f9ee2aa3d520036b01e7fa South African Government Guidance - https://www.gov.za/Coronavirus Food in the time of…
Farming in the shadow of COVID-19: Plan and plan–and then plan some more
Following the global outbreak of COVID-19, we know that many farmers (particularly those who supply the hospitality sector) have lost the majority of their markets almost overnight. We also know some farmers with established home delivery services, online sales or farm shops have been inundated by desperate customers. At the same time, many of the services and supply chains that farmers rely on—think animal feed or veterinary services—are at risk of disruption. Regardless of business model, many farmers are now…
Responding to COVID-19
We’ve been in touch with our team and farmers, and wanted to also share with our wider community how we are addressing the challenges that arise from COVID-19. We have suspended travel since March 5 and will be reviewing this decision regularly. As an organisation we are respectful of our team members and many stakeholders’ varying health risks, and recognize it would be reckless to travel at a time when we are not certain of the location or spread of…
Non-GMO Label Comparison Chart
There are many reasons why you might want to avoid genetically modified organisms. Most consumers have concerns about health. Other questions one might ask in the face of this new technology: What impact do GMOs have on our ecosystems, the independence of farmers, and the rights of consumers to informed choice to decide what they purchase and put in their bodies? If you’re interested in avoiding GMOs, understanding the different non-gmo claims is important to know what they mean–and don’t…
Mythane
Methane emissions from the industrial sector have been vastly underestimated, according to new research from Cornell University and the Environmental Defense Fund. Published in Elementa, researchers equipped a Google Street View car with a high-precision methane sensor and discovered that total annual methane emissions from ammonia fertiliser plants were 28 gigagrams—over 100 times higher than the fertiliser industry’s self-reported estimate of 0.2 gigagrams per year. In addition, the measured emissions alone far exceed the EPA’s estimate for all industrial processes…
