Mzansi Agriculture Talk
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3.6KRe-admission to WTO curtailed smallholder farmers progress
The existence of markets (even for smallholder farmers) is assumed to be there and easily accessible (a competitive environment). The history of...
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3.6KEconomic Implications of Corona Virus 🦠
China recently experienced coronavirus outbreak (CoV) and this was first reported by World Health Organization (WHO) on the 31st of December 2019....
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3.0KTime for new generation of leadership
"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." - Maria Robinson
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2.4KSAPA positive about SONA tariff announcement
The South African Poultry Association has responded positively to the announcement by President Ramaphosa in his SONA speech that the new tariff...
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3.1KFMD blanket ban lifted
“I wish to thank these farmers for cooperating with us,” remarked Minister Didiza.
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6.3KWHAT REALLY HAPPENED DURING THE DEREGULATION PROCESS: A CASE OF SA AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY TRUSTS
1.1. Introduction In the 1930s, there were approximately twenty-one (21) agricultural schemes in South Africa involved in the production and marketing of...
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2.8KMedia release from the Foot and Mouth Forum, Limpopo
The FMD Forum was formed by role players in the red meat industry in Limpopo and neighbouring provinces. Concerned parties gathered at...
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5.2KThe plight of smallholder farmers in South Africa’s market environment: will it ever change under the current setup?
Words and promises will not change the market access problems of smallholder farmers By: Bonani Nyhodo In some of the big commodity...
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2.7KUp in smoke – cannabis regulation stalling
Uncertainty over steps to legalise the personal and commercial use of cannabis has been shrouded in silence. Up till now, Parliament has...
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4.4KUnbated increase of fertilizer prices affecting farmers
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) breathes discomfort that in the next five years, global capacity of fertilizers is expected to rise....
