Mzansi Agriculture Talk
Opinion Piece
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5.3KDoes inclusivity really matter in developing and growing the agriculture sector?
For years, the South African agricultural sector has been classified as dualistic in nature. This duality is remnant of historic segregative laws...
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4.7KGrowth of Castrated Steers on Free Range: Wean to Slaughter
Cattle grazed in South Africa encounter numerous environmental stressors but they are expected to grow to a certain weight to be economic...
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6.1KTHERE IS LIGHT AT THE END OF THE PANDEMIC IN SOUTH AFRICAN POTATO INDUSTRY
Covid-19 has forced many countries, including South Africa to close their borders as a prevention measure to minimize the spread of the...
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6.5KNew in the animal health game
The animal healthcare products contribute about R80.8 billion to the agricultural economy. Of the 20 established vet pharmaceutical companies in the country,...
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4.4KLivestock farmers are an integral part of South African Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDG’s)
Livestock farmers have an essential role to play in the economic growth, health and sustainability of South Africa. Understanding their the depth...
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10.5KSOUTH AFRICA IS A WORLD LEADER IN MOHAIR
South Africa is a world leader of mohair production, which is arguable the best and most prestige form of fibre in the...
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Delays in maize harvest could affect food prices amidst of COVID 19 crisis
Prior to COVID 19 lockdown, South Africa already had 14.8 million people living under poverty line. The lockdown has somewhat increased the...
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6.6KGoat meat sales under pressure amid COVID-19
Goat meat is popularly marketed in the informal sector. The commercial sector is responsible for less than one percent of the goats...
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Climate change and its ugly side
The world as a dynamic system, as part of the Universe and a space of economic activity, is in the middle of...
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3.0KLand Bank failure points to Government’s uncoordinated strategies in agriculture
Land Bank CEO, Ayanda Kanana, recently indicated that the bank will not be able to dispense loans in the next four to...
