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Scars remain from nearly all of Africa having been aggressively colonised. Greed mixed with racism to crush long-standing social structures while looting resource wealth.  However, many of today’s most dynamic economies are former colonies. Their impressive successes followed colonialism’s uprooting of conventions which were becoming outdated. Perhaps colonialism should be categorised as a pa...

In South Africa’s family farming landscape of 2025, the bakkie might still rumble down dusty roads, but the hands steering it—and the minds shaping its journey—are changing. As agriculture evolves under the pressures of climate change, technology, and shifting markets, a distinct divide emerges between young farmers and their fathers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your body is designed to follow a natural daily rhythm, rising with morning light and winding down after sunset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

South African extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) production achieved remarkable success in 2025, particularly through outstanding quality recognition on both national and international stages, despite the country's relatively modest output of around 1.6 million liters annually compared to global giants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

South African farmers exporting table grapes, citrus, apples, and maize may face challenges adapting to the EU's Farm to Fork Strategy, which aims to reduce pesticide use and promote sustainable farming under the EU Green Deal. The strategy targets a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and promotes organic farming but could impose stricter standards on exporting nations. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

In today's world, there is an increasing number of people spending their days behind computers and electronic devices, focusing on theoretical knowledge and digital tasks. While education and good grades are valuable, they are not always enough to navigate real-world challenges. Many graduates leave school with impressive degrees but lack the hands-on experience necessary to contribute meaningfull...

Genes are not destiny. They are influenced by many factors inside the body, including metabolism, immune function, inflammation levels, lifestyle, and overall cellular health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As of March 20, 2025, cocoa and coffee—two of the world’s most beloved commodities—are facing an uncertain future. Rising global demand, volatile prices, and the intensifying impacts of climate change are reshaping the landscapes where these crops thrive. For consumers, this means higher costs and potential shortages of chocolate and coffee. For farmers, it’s a battle against shifting environmenta...

The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve in the body. Supporting vagus nerve function may help improve overall resilience and symptom management in Multiple sclerosis, MS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

South Africa’s agricultural sector is at a crossroads, balancing rich potential with stubborn challenges. As of early 2025, young commercial farmers—those under 40 steering viable, market-driven operations—are stepping into this mix with a blend of optimism and pragmatism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the body reacts to everything, feels overloaded, and cannot tolerate supplements or detox protocols, the problem is not a lack of the right product or pathway support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The wife of a successful commercial farmer is much more than a supporting figure—she is a business partner, manager, and community leader. Recognizing and valuing her contributions is essential for the continued success of South Africa’s agricultural sector. By empowering and supporting these women, we strengthen not only farming enterprises but also rural communities and the national economy. Hos...

Homocysteine is an amino acid in the blood that helps the body produce proteins. The correct raw are needed to break down homocysteine into other important substances your body requires. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In recent years, agriculture has witnessed a technological revolution, with drones emerging as a game-changing tool for farmers worldwide. These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have transformed traditional farming practices, enabling precision agriculture, optimizing resource use, and ensuring sustainable farming methods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

In South Africa, the land reform policies add another layer of uncertainty for family farmers. The government's approach to land redistribution, while necessary for historical redress, must be conducted fairly and sustainably. Farmers must remain steadfast and united to ensure their rights are protected. Instead of abandoning farming, South Africans should actively participate in family farming or...

Many people think stress is only emotional, but in the body stress is a biological state.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Healthy blood flow is essential for life because every cell depends on it. The Blood delivers the oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and immune support that cells need to survive, repair, and function properly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bill Gates recently argued that we should de-emphasize the existential threat posed by climate change in order to “put human welfare at the center of our climate strategies.” But how tolerant should we be of the risk of creating a climate that will be disastrous for human welfare for centuries to come? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artificial intelligence is transforming agriculture at a breakneck pace. From self-driving tractors to drones scouting fields for pests, AI is taking on tasks that once demanded hours of human labor and guesswork. It’s crunching data to predict yields, fine-tuning irrigation, and even spotting weeds with precision no human eye could match. But amidst this high-tech revolution, there’s a question w...

To support your health and energy, you need exposure to natural sunlight , especially red and infrared light , which help regulate your mitochondria and cellular energy production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the world approaches 2030, the role of young farmers in South Africa and across the African continent is poised to become a cornerstone of agricultural transformation, food security, and economic growth. With Africa’s population expected to surge and its youth demographic—projected to constitute 42% of the world’s youth by 2030—driving change, the future of farming lies in the hands of a new ge...

Hormone imbalance is rarely a single, isolated problem. It is usually the result of multiple systems losing rhythm together. The thyroid, adrenals, liver, gut, and metabolic pathways are constantly communicating. When one slows down or becomes dysregulated, the others compensate — and over time, symptoms appear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brown algae take up large amounts of carbon dioxide from the air and release parts of the carbon contained therein back into the environment in mucous form. This mucus is hard to break down for other ocean inhabitants, thus the carbon is removed from the atmosphere for a long time, as researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology in Bremen now show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

South Africa’s beef farmers got some welcome relief in 2025 as meat prices rose both locally and globally, thanks to smaller herds and fewer animals going to slaughter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the protective covering of the nerves, called myelin, in the brain and spinal cord. This damage disrupts communication between the brain and the rest of the body.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.