We are exploring ways of increasing resilience to water-related risks for both UK-grown and imported fruit and vegetables.  This is one of ten projects forming a research programme investing in…

The INR is currently involved in the implementation of a Water Research Commission (WRC) funded project investigating Micro-catchment (in-field) Rainwater Harvesting and Conservation. The INR agro-ecology team is implementing this…

The INR was formally responsible for the coordination of the Prolinnova network in South Africa from 2004 to 2010, but Brigid Letty has continued to play an informal role of…

This is a new initiative in which INR is involved, which builds on previous support provided to the Netherlands Embassy in Pretoria. The project is called Strengthening Education and Agribusiness…

A number of studies have been conducted on behalf of the Water Research Commission (WRC) in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape and Limpopo that have sought to understand the challenges that smallholder irrigation farmers…

The organic agriculture sector has experienced rapid growth internationally. As consumers become more aware of the impact their decisions make on our environment, they are increasingly making responsible choices. One…

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries recognises the value in testing and implementing new and innovative land use systems, one of which is Agroforestry. Agroforestry is a land use…

South Africa is a water scarce country. The recent droughts experienced across the country have brought this realization into focus for many people. Even now, 20% (some 10 million people)…