How water scarcity shapes Karoo literature
Hooper and Rawlins detail how both presence and absence of water carry narrative weight in the Karoo.
Farming & Environment
Agriculture, climate adaptation, conservation, sustainability, and rural land use.
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.
Karoo lamb GI gains traction, strengthening export outlook and local integrity
Although the GI registration was finalised in late 2023, the current phase in 2025 is about implementation.
SA expands foot-and-mouth vaccination as Karoo remains under watch
Local farming organisations have encouraged producers to adopt stronger biosecurity protocols while awaiting possible vaccination.
Balancing fracking and farming in the southern karoo
Shale gas exploration offers quick‑paying jobs and tax revenue, but possibly at the cost of an irreplaceable agricultural foundation.
How cycles of drought forged an adaptive Karoo farming ethos
Drought is not an anomaly in the Karoo. It's an ancient, recurring, and relentless cycle.
Karoo Winter Wool Festival returns to Middelburg this July
The festival will offer hands-on experiences ranging from spinning and knitting to sustainable farming practices.