The ‘real’ value of the rand in 2023, according to the Big Mac Index

Based on differences in GDP per capita, the index suggests the rand is 36.4% undervalued and&nbsp;should be at around R10.94&nbsp;to the dollar.

 Big Mac Index

Weed

The fruit of the cocklebur plant, which grows worldwide and is often considered a noxious weed, has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory components that could make it useful as a skin protectant, according to new research.

Scientists see anti-aging potential in an invasive weed.

Sugar TaX

The South African government had been expected to hike up the Health Promotion Levy on Sugary Beverages last month: but decided instead to keep it at its current rate for the next two years. That’s welcome news to the country’s sugar industry, which had campaigned tirelessly against the ‘job-killing’ increase.

What next for South Africa’s sugar tax?

Tobacco

Mixing cannabis and nicotine isn’t uncommon – especially in Europe, Australia, and Israel. Many people enjoy mixing the two substances to create a unique “high”; some swear it heightens the effects of THC while others claim to not feel much from weed without nicotine.&nbsp;

What happens when you mix cannabis and tobacco?

Weekend Rush

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Climate Change

Fifteen years ago, a 1.5Celsius limit on&nbsp;global warming—championed by small island nations worried about sea level rise—was rejected by most scientists as unrealistic and by most countries as unnecessary.

Dreaming the impossible dream: the 1.5Celcius climate target

Fertilizers

Synthetic fertilizers have allowed us to feed the world. Around half of humanity relies on them.&nbsp;They’re not only important for food production and nutrition, but they’re important for the environment too. We’ve seen massive increases in crop yields – partly due to fertilizers – and this means we need less farmland. Less farmland means less deforestation and more space for wildlife.

Is the world approaching 'peak fertilizer'?

Agriculture News

Short summary of week headline news

AGRI NEWS RUSH  - News Headlines  Weekend  3 of March 2023

Crop Report

This past week the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its monthly flagship report, the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report. This report provides insight into the global production conditions of the major grains and oilseeds

The World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report

Food chain

It's possible that cooking the meat reduces the risk of transmission

Antibiotic resistance detected in the food chain 

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