The aim of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is, among other things, to eradicate hunger and malnutrition and guarantee that all people have access to sufficient nutrient-dense food by 2030. The ...

Food insecurity is a global concern on upward trajectory and common amongst economic and political immigrants. The food security status of Zimbabwean immigrants in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa was investigated from 379 ...

Sugarcane production in South Africa is influenced by several factors, including environmental dynamics (climate change, carbon dioxide emissions), consumption of renewable energy, population expansion, and economic growth. ...

Soybean is one of the most significant global crops due to its high protein content and high-quality essential oils, therefore, it is used for food, energy, and animal feed, however, climate change threatens its productivity. ...

Food security has become one of the most important items on today’s international political agenda and a serious issue for governments around the world. The aim of this study was to assess the contribution of emerging ...

Woody plant encroachment is regard as a common problem in South African rangelands, however edible twigs and seed pods from these plants are generally regarded as an important source of protein to livestock during the dry ...

Cowpea and pumpkin have great nutritional potential but remains underutilised. They have diverse health enhancing properties and have potential to be processed into various products both for home and industrial use. In ...

South African citizens have limited access to fruits, vegetables which contains macro nutrients and micro nutrients. However, food gardens can provide fruits and vegetables to enhance household food security and have ...

Food security is a challenge for many African urbanites. This study uses a qualitative approach and examines the experiences of women practising food gardening around the city of Johannesburg. Data was obtained through ...