Mzansi Agriculture Talk
Agriculture
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1.3KAddressing the impact of El Niño crisis in Southern Africa
The El Niño phenomenon continues to wreak havoc on Southern Africa, posing significant challenges to food security, livelihoods, and the overall well-being...
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1.6KUnderstanding cattle grazing patterns may foster sustainable land use
Not all cattle are the same when it comes to grazing. Some like to wander while others prefer to stay close to...
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1.1KR1 billion budget for Western Cape Agriculture
The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, tabled the Department’s budget of R1.018 billion in the provincial parliament on March...
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1.3KIndigenous medicine plants trade is a multi-million-rand industry – President Ramaphosa
“South Africa is endowed with rich biodiversity.” This was said by President Cyril Ramaphosa during his keynote address at the Biodiversity Economy...
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1.5KAnnual inflation for both fruits and vegetables pulled back to single-digit levels in February 2024
Headline inflation accelerated faster to 5.6% year in year (y/y) in February from 5.3% in January 2024, which is slightly above market...
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1.2KThird iteration of the Flyover Project shows increase in high value crops
The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer last week received the final report of the third iteration of the Western...
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1.6KAFASA urge government to intervene with drought support
Through its interactions with its provincial leaders, AFASA has learned that 2023/24 grain crops are endangered due to the ongoing drought. Consequently,...
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1.3KAgriSA concerned with ‘sledgehammer approach’ to National Water Amendment bill
The Department of Water and Sanitation on 17 November last year, published the proposed National Water Amendment Bill and Water Services Amendment...
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1.6KA lifeline for young unemployed agricultural graduates
The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, and the Head of Department, Dr Mogale Sebopetsa, welcomed 120 unemployed agricultural graduates as...
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1.0KLast chance for stakeholders to send submissions for the Poultry Market Inquiry
The Competition Commission of South Africa (Commission) continues to receive submissions from relevant stakeholders and interested parties on the draft terms of...
