Key challenges that constrained SA’s agricultural fortunes in 2023
As the year draws to a close, it is worth reflecting on critical events that dominated the South African agricultural scene over the past year.
South Africa and renewable energy: a 12-year old programme offers insights for countries moving to cleaner power sources
There are many unknowns about how societies will manage the climate transition. And the associated energy transition from fossil fuel-based energy to renewable energy.
South Africa’s Just Transition Energy Framework: Transforming Agribusiness Sustainably
South Africa’s Just Transition Framework recognises the agricultural sector as a-risk in the green transition and sets out various principles to achieve it responsibly.
AES ensures that dairy energy mix and products are the cream of the crop
As energy plays a large and very critical role in dairy processing, this sector places a significant emphasis on energy efficiency and cost management, to ensure that essential dairy goods are [...]
A comprehensive strategy to address the energy crisis, unemployment and environmental challenges
We know that ramping up the use of renewable energy is vital in addressing South Africa’s energy crisis, but what about concerns regarding a just energy transition to avoid job losses?
Disrupting power generation for the future
What if there was a viable alternative to internal combustion engines; one that can be quickly adapted for different applications, from maritime to agriculture, the motor industry and more?
Unmanaged electricity expenditure “could cripple South Africa’s agriculture sector”
South Africa’s agriculture sector, which creates around 874,000 jobs and is a vital contributor to the country’s economy, spends approximately R137 billion on electricity to produce ~80% of the [...]
Africa’s energy sector will need to transform radically – these are the five biggest challenges
The future of Africa’s energy sector is getting increasing attention from policymakers and the private sector. As demand for energy rises, current energy systems must grow rapidly to meet it.
Agbiz continues to engage with government and Eskom on load-shedding challenges
The severe load-shedding has increased food security risks in South Africa, and financial pressures on farmers, agribusinesses and the value chain role players.
