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MEC Madoda Sambatha with Christopher Maema assessing the damage after tragic lightning strike claimed 53 Bonsmara cattle.

MEC extends support to farmer who lost 53 cattle due to lightning

On Sunday, North West farmer Christopher Maema reported that he suffered an estimated loss of over R1 million after 53 of his Bonsmara cattle were...

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UNICA: A heat, drought tolerant potato that can be grown on lowlands and highlands

There are various types of potatoes grown all over the world. Amongst them, is a particular reddish variety called UNICA, growing in...

Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development MEC Nakedi Grace Kekana

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Biggest hurdle for emerging farmers remains access to affordable finance, MEC Kekana

Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development held a stakeholder meeting at Zebula Golf Estate & Spa in Bela-Bela on Thursday and...

Brendan Jacobs, Head of Agribusiness for Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank South Africa

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World Food Day: Standard Bank’s OneFarm Share celebrates 100 million meal milestone

In the heart of South Africa’s agricultural sector, a remarkable milestone has been achieved. The OneFarm Share programme, powered by Standard Bank...

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Cost pressures dissipate in July which bodes well for livestock profit margins

The latest trends on producer price inflation (final manufacturing) showed a modest deceleration in headline PPI to 4.2% y/y in July 2024...

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South Africa amid rising global trade tensions

Globalization brought countries closely integrated and with it, peace, and prosperity to most humans. Before COVID19, infectious diseases killed less people than...

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Essential tips for working with Standard Bank on your Agribusiness

Running an agribusiness requires a long-term approach. This is because of its intrinsic requirement of seasonality, the need to be agile and...

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Premier Ntuli sees agriculture as key to ending poverty in KwaZulu-Natal

“Agriculture is the only vehicle upon which KwaZulu-Natal government can overcome poverty and ensure food security to each and every household,” this...