Mzansi Agriculture Talk
Agriculture
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1.9KGrape Industry set for record year
The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, welcomes the news that the South African Table Grape Industry reached a total...
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1.8KOutbreak of Avian Influenza (AI) on a commercial chicken egg farm in Gauteng
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has reported on an outbreak of avian influenza (AI) on a commercial farm...
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2.0KMPO: Milk industry losing dairy farmers
South African milk industry is at the crosswords, this is a warning coming out from the Milk Producers Organisation (MPO). “From January...
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2.2KNorth West confirms a case of African Swine Flu
North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development confirms that, there has been a registered outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in...
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2.2KClimate Smart Agriculture Talks: Wind farming a new energy mine for agriculture
From November 1 to 12, 2021, all international routes will head to the Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Ahead...
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2.0KNew department to ensure women, youth become role-players in agriculture
A brand-new Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Land Reform and Rural Development has officially begun its operations from April 2021....
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2.0KExport and livestock agents to be regulated by APAC
On August 2020, Cabinet Lekgotla approved the submission of the Agricultural Produce Agents Amendment Bill of 2018 to Parliament. If the Bill...
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2.1KFarmers share ‘chaotic farm eviction process’ stories
In recent weeks, there has been a number of stories regarding famers facing evictions at state owned farms in different parts of...
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2.1KSugar industry agrees on price restraint
The sugar industry recently met with the department of trade, investment and commerce (DTIC) to discuss the sector’s consumer price progress. As...
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1.5KMeyer announces R9 million budget for Western Cape Agriculture
Western Cape Agriculture Minister Ivan Meyer delivered his Budget 2021 in the Provincial Parliament on Monday March 29. Meyer announced a total...
