April 2023

In modern agriculture, agrochemical applications are a common practice used to manage crop nutrient requirements and control damaging pest and disease outbreaks. The usage of these agrochemicals, however, comes with its own risks towards the surrounding environment and human health.

In a world driven by green movements trying to curb the production of waste and greenhouse gases (GHG), the sight of a landfill on agricultural land may be taboo, especially when most waste disposed of in the landfill is reusable or recyclable.

Waste separation and recordkeeping are two important practices that can help agribusinesses and their related organizations better manage their waste and reduce their environmental impact.

South Africa is considered a semi-arid country that relies on dams for water supply. In addition to having half the global average annual rainfall, the country has high evaporation rates (due to its abundant sunshine).

Water being the finite resource that it is, it is strictly overseen by the South African government through the National Water Act (NWA 36 OF 1998). Licensing and registrations are overseen by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS).