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Didiza announces second phase of PESI vouchers: Here’s how to apply

The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza, is pleased to announce the opening on the application process of...

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South Africa’s ranking in the global food security status: Where are we?

The corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic has compounded the challenges faced by the South African economy. Amongst other, rising unemployment, poverty and food...

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NAFU-SA welcomes appointment of Ramasodi as new DALRRD DG

The Department of Agriculture Rural Development and Land Reform has been without a Leader for some time, to be specific, since the departure...

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Meat prices are currently rising across the country: what are the key drivers?

In general, the demand and supply forces are key price determinants of almost all agricultural products. For meat and its products, the...

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Agricultural Research Council in alleged turmoil

South Africa’s premier agriculture science institute, the Agricultural Research Council (ARC), is purportedly on the brink of corporate collapse, according to disgruntled...

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Agricultural resilience boosts jobs

Statistics SA’s earlier released its latest economic growth numbers for the second quarter underpinned by robust gains in transport sector (6.9%) followed...

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All you need to know about selling to Fresh Produce Markets

For any new farmer without an offtake contract, access to market can be a headache. As much as one is passionate about...

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A $US 7.1 billion industry: Cheeba Academy takes us through the pros and cons of farming cannabis in SA

According to market intelligence and strategic consultancy firm Prohibition Partner, the legal cannabis industry in Africa is predicted to be worth more...