Smarter farming and food recovery can strengthen food security

Farmer's WeeklyClayton Swart · 16 October 2026 at 03:00

Observed annually on 16 October, World Food Day draws attention to hunger, malnutrition, and the need for sustainable global food security. According to experts, South Africa could make better use of its agricultural resources through smarter farming, ecological practices, and improved food…
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