Biodegradable crop soil cover yields more, wastes less
On a pineapple farm in Peddie in the Eastern Cape, a field trial of biodegradable mulch films showcases how science can serve sustainability. Funded by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) through the South African Circular Economy Demonstration Fund and led by the CSIR, the project demonstrates how innovation can reduce plastic waste in farming, boost crop performance and build a greener, more resilient agricultural sector. #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #AgriInnovation #CSIR #DSTI #GreenFarming
Mines and manufacturers rely on CSIR testing for safe, quality products
The CSIR ensures that products in the mining industry and beyond are safe and of high quality. Our rope testing lab, self-contained self-rescuer lab, and our mechanical testing lab are national assets in terms of the facilities and expertise we have available to support South African businesses. For over 80 years, mines, manufacturers, and users have relied on our technical expertise and testing facilities to adhere to legally mandated regulations and international standards, and for research and development.
A new generation of ocean experts to tackle climate change
Explore the future of industrial work at the CSIR Learning Factory
The CSIR’s Learning Factory is a space where South Africa’s current and future workforce can explore technologies of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) hands-on.
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers concluding remarks to the CSIR stakeholders
President Cyril Ramaphosa conducts a tour of the facilities at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Cofimvaba learners log green scores for CSIR-designed science centre
South Africa’s first net-zero science centre, designed by CSIR research architects, is now an ongoing citizen science experiment in green building practices
Scientists called in as wind disrupts fruit exports in Cape Town
A farm-to-fork app for emerging poultry farmers
Limpopo poultry farmers are using the ILIMA app to monitor their chickens’ feeding habits, vaccinations, thermal comfort, mortalities and sales.
Satellite ocean colour maps warn abalone farmers of harmful algae
Scientists from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) developed ocean colour and temperature data from satellites that is easy to access as an online tool. The work forms part of the country’s ocean economy plan to boost aquaculture jobs.