Grant project deliverable

Field Demonstration of Biodegradable Mulch Films in South Africa

Grant holder: V Ojijo

Institution: CSIR

Grant: CSIR/BEI/CISA/2023/066

Duration: 1 January 2024 to 30 June 2026

Status: Completed

Publication: Ojijo, V. (2025). Pineapples grow faster under CSIR bio-mulch cover. CSIR ScienceScope Vol 23, No 2.
Video: CSIR (2025). Biodegradable crop soil cover yields more, wastes less.

The South African government recognises the circular economy as a driver of economic growth and modern re-industrialisation. Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) play a key role in enabling the country’s transition to a low-carbon, circular economy.

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