Agriculture

A budget allocation of R16.9 billion for agriculture

The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has an allocation budget of R16.9 billion for the 2021/2022 financial year. Minister...

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BUDGET VOTE ADDRESS BY MINISTER DIDIZA

DURING THE BUDGET DEBATE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT:13/05/2021 Madam SpeakerHonorable MembersMinisters and Deputy MinistersDeputy Minister Skwatsha...

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The furore surrounding PESI vouchers is proof enough that we need Agricultural Ombudsman in SA

The recent numerous allegations of corruption, collusion and exploitation of farmers in the sector, warrants a need for an Agricultural Ombudsman. The...

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A slight reprieve at the pump still positive for farmers

Fuel prices eased for the first time in 2021 on the back of a 2% decrease in international Brent crude oil prices...

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Minister Meyer visits ‘successful local land reform projects’

The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer and the Executive Meyer of Stellenbosch, Adv Gesie van Deventer, visited two land...

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A relieve for consumers as tomato prices fall from the recent highs

Senior Agriculture Economist at FNB Paul Makube in his latest update on weekly prices on fresh produce markets, reports that tomato prices...

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Soybean market: Commission prohibits acquisition of RussellStone Protein

The Commission has recommended to the Competition Tribunal (Tribunal) that the proposed transaction whereby DH Brothers and Seaboard intend to acquire RussellStone...

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Talking the future of local cotton production – Series 1

Hennie Bruwer, Cotton SA’s Chief Executive Officer, said the Cotton industry celebrated 800% growth in cotton production over a period of 5...

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Northern Cape MEC, paves future of Agri-graduates

On 16 April, the Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Environment Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform welcomed 75 learners to partake in...