SIZA SUSTAINABILITY NEWSLETTER

From producers and agri-workers on the farm to global buyers and beyond, every stakeholder’s voice is more important than ever in today’s diverse and complex agricultural landscape. The ability to raise concerns and ensure they are addressed effectively is crucial for fostering transparency and sustainability. SIZA is committed to ensuring these voices are heard and addressed through a comprehensive and holistic approach to grievance management. Read more to find out: How Does the SIZA Voice for All Programme Work?

As we approach the upcoming summer season in South Africa, focusing on fire prevention and safety within our farming communities is crucial. Fire safety should be integral to your business’s health and safety management system. Implementing efficient and robust measures for all types of fires that could occur in a business is not just about protection; it’s a form of insurance that ensures business resilience and sustainability.

South Africa’s agricultural sector increasingly feels the pressure of rising electricity costs and the recurring threat of load shedding. These challenges increase operational expenses and disrupt vital farming activities such as irrigation, cold storage, and processing. To navigate these issues effectively, agricultural producers must adopt strategies that emphasize efficient energy use and align with environmental compliance, ensuring the sustainability and resilience of their operations.

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.

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).