Why the Karoo is a hidden paradise for naturalists
The Karoo is now increasingly recognised as a treasure for those seeking authentic natural encounters.
Farming & Environment
Agriculture, climate adaptation, conservation, sustainability, and rural land use.
Signs of the bosgees: the Karoo's most enduring ghost
The kudu's stately presence is a reminder of the region’s untamable legacy.
The secret language of windpumps
In published anthologies and local newsletters alike, the windpump is a recurring figure.
Tariff pressures bite into Karoo ostrich leather trade
A downturn in leather exports could ripple through the regional economy, hurting not only farmers and factory workers but also ancillary services.
How blockchain traceability could rebrand Karoo wool and meat
Across the world, producers are facing stricter import standards and consumers who want proof that their purchases match their values.
How water scarcity shapes Karoo literature
Hooper and Rawlins detail how both presence and absence of water carry narrative weight in the Karoo.
South Africa’s growing trade ties with Asia and the Middle East could boost Karoo farmers
Trade expansion into Asia and the Middle East offers Karoo farmers avenues for growth through premium wool and lamb exports.