The borehole gamble
The borehole is not a silver bullet, but it is one tool in a wider strategy of survival.
Farming & Environment
Agriculture, climate adaptation, conservation, sustainability, and rural land use.
The tiny birds that make the Karoo sing
Autumn in the Karoo slips in through softened birdsong, subtle plumage changes and the departure of summer migrants. Tiny birds are ecological workers as well as seasonal storytellers and here is how they signal the season’s shift.
United Nations support elevates a local solution to a global model
The initiative could not only transform the Karoo’s environment but also offer a blueprint for how degraded lands in other arid and semi-arid regions can be brought back to life.
The light that unsettles the night
The moon is not a decorative element in places like the Karoo, but a participatory element.
The slow drama of a tortoise crossing the road
A tortoise in the road turns a Karoo journey into a lesson in misplaced urgency. For a few minutes, speed loses its authority and there is a small tear in space and time.
What it takes to start over in a small farming district
Starting again in a small farming district takes more than enthusiasm. This Karoo Times feature explores the financial planning and community ties that help families rebuild successful rural lives.
Saving the small things: why insects and grasses matter more than we think
Conservation does not always start with headline grabbing species or sweeping policies. Often it begins by simply brushing aside the gravel to find the life below.