Agriculture

‘We need to align agricultural development with an effective and accelerated land redistribution programme’

“The growth of the economy depends on the development of the south African region.” This was said by president Cyril Ramaphosa while...

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Sisulu: Put us to the test on issuing water licenses in just 70 days

The department of water and sanitation has set an ambitious target of reducing the issuing of water use licenses from 300 days...

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NSPCA vs Al Mawashi: The R1 Billion Live Animal Export Battle Goes To The Supreme Court

Al Mawashi South Africa, the largest buyer and exporter of South African sheep, has expressed disappointment at the NSPCA’s latest “manoeuvres” to...

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Lentils could be ideal for farmers due to its high protein of up to 35.5 per cent

World Pulses Day, held on 10 February each year by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), virtually passed by without South...

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DALRRD share risks associated with Rabies following death of 10-year-old boy

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) and the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) wish to alert members of ...

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Strategic partnership between SATI and Western Cape department of agriculture increase exports to China

Over the past two weeks, Western Cape table grapes producers have been harvesting table grapes. These are to be marketed under the...

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Exciting fellowship opportunity with FSNet-Africa

I’m pleased to announce that the call for applications to the Food Systems Research Network for Africa (FSNet-Africa) Fellowship Programme has opened...