Cotton 2.0: Pioneering a Sustainable Future Through Smart Farming and Innovation

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Cotton is recognized as one of the most important natural fibers globally, widely utilized in apparel, home textiles, and numerous industries. Its remarkable attributes, including softness, breathability, durability, and versatility, contribute to its high demand around the world.


Do white farmers produce most of our key crops? Unpacking viral claims about South African agriculture

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For weeks in May and June 2025, widely followed accounts on X have circulated eye-catching and divisive statistics about race and farming in South Africa. But ironically, these numbers originated in a speech aimed at debunking misinformation, and were then misquoted and repurposed for a global audience.


Stuck between vine and wallet: The cost of modern wine farming on the farmer

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Following extensive feedback on my previous article, Why do wine farmers even bother with it all?, numerous wine farmers shared their solidarity and highlighted the profound emotional connection they have to their industry and their land. As well as the pressures they are under to ensure the sustainability of their farms. This insight prompted me to delve further into a production factor that is often overlooked.