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Should Beef Grading System be considered to enhance market access domestically and internationally?

The deregulation of the beef Industry around 1994 coincided with the termination of the old “Carcass Grading System” based on criteria of...

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NERPO calls on Ramaphosa to move fast in establishing a State-Owned Retail Bank

The National Emergent Redmeat Producers Organisation (NERPO) has renewed its call for President Cyril Ramaphosa to forge ahead with the establishment of...

Poultry Master Plan: Positive gains made towards increasing exports

When the Poultry Industry Master Plan was signed a year ago this month, no one could have predicted the devastating effects that...

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Efforts to contain outbreak of Brucella bacteria in KZN

KwaZulu-Natal is experiencing a sinister outbreak of an animal-borne bacterial disease, causing abortion, infertility, reduced milk production and weak joints in both...

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Competition Commission clears Country Bird and Tiger Brands transaction

The Competition Commissions has approved the acquisition of Tiger Brands meat processing factories in Germiston, Polokwane and Pretoria by Silver Blade Abattoir...

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Agri-Market Synopsis: Week 42

Crop Estimates Committee – Intentions to Plant Summer Crops (2021) MaizeThe commercial producers intend to plant 2,746 million. ha of maize for...

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SAAGA aims to bring back the dignity of agricultural graduates

The South African Agricultural Graduates Association (SAAGA) is a movement created for the agricultural graduates based on the common grievances and experiences...