department of agriculture

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The Western Cape government is working with academia to find ways of building smart agricultural solutions that are resilient in the face of climate change. The aim is food security.

Scientists have shipped out to research and collect data on humpback whales off the west coast of South Africa. Research will include sampling the environment and tagging whales to better understand their behaviour. Small cameras will also be attached to some whales.

The young environmental management scientists of the CSIR's Special Needs and Skills Development Programme work to help disadvantaged small businesses and rural communities, giving them top-quality professional services for free.

The annual sardine run up the coast of KwaZulu-Natal is a spectacular event bringing visitors to the coast. But scientists are concerned the shoal is becoming less predictable. They are gathering data to try to pressure the authorities into giving the fish more protection.

There are 12 million South Africans affected by food insecurity. A cape Town based project is hoping to teach children to change that, with their own green thumbs.

There are 12 million South Africans affected by food insecurity. A cape Town based project is hoping to teach children to change that, with their own green thumbs.

The Manyeding Agricultural Co-operative project is successfully winning the fight against hunger and poverty in communities near Kuruman in South African's Northern Cape province.

Special economic zones may be set up in Western Cape, which aims to expand its aquaculture sector, particularly for abalone farming.
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South Africa is one of the leading participants in research into genetically modified foods, and particularly maize, the most commonly grown staple food on the continent.