In South Africa, over two million smallholder farming households form the backbone of the nation’s food system. These small-scale farmers, cultivating plots often less than two hectares, are pivotal ...

Analysis - Although soils are vital for agriculture, ... South Africa: Food and Clean Water Start With Soil Biodiversity - Learning More About It Is Urgent. 7 December 2020.

South Africa is finally embarking on a long-overdue initiative: mapping the incredible biodiversity in Africa's soils. It will document the microbial life hidden in the ground in Sub-Saharan ...

A new type of soil property maps for Africa has been launched by ISRIC − World Soil Information in Wageningen, Netherlands. The maps are freely accessible.

South Africa: These Tiny Worm-Like Creatures in the Soil Can Destroy Pests but They Can Also Kill Crops - an Expert's Guide to Nematodes ...

South Durban is home to almost 70 percent of South Africa’s industry, including more than 300 oil and gas refineries, ... contaminating soil, water and air. The community spent nearly 15 years ...

Plant Perennials to Save Africa's Soils. Jerry D. Glover, John P. Reganold and Cindy M. Cox in Nature , Vol. 489, pages 359–361; September 20, 2012. FROM OUR ARCHIVES ...

Ancient South African Soils Point To Early Terrestrial Life Date: November 30, 2000 Source: Penn State Summary: Remnants of organic matter in ancient soil more than 2.6 billion years old may be ...