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271BusinessWood industry to focus on biomass beneficiation
“Many things we use are connected to wood,” so says the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA). Forestry SA said the...
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470AgricultureSmallholder farmers making inroads in National Fresh Produce Markets
According to a study by the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC), the national picture of smallholder farmer participation in the national fresh...
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307BusinessShould 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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458BusinessStrong meat prices signal expensive braais in December
With Christmas only five weeks away, the current trend in meat prices signals prospects of expensive braais during the 2020 December festive...
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413BusinessSARB MPC keeping repo rate unchanged benefits agriculture
On 19 November, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Monitory Price Committee (MPC) met and kept repo rates unchanged. For the MPC,...
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586AgricultureThe raisins industry; 2 years and growing stronger
South African agriculture is impeccably landing itself in global niche markets especially the fruits industry. Global Dried Fruits markets are growing in...
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564AgricultureKZN DARD MEC challenges EAS unit to produce 3500 hectares of harvest by next autumn
KZN DARD MEC, Mrs. Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi says her department’s extensions and advisory services (EAS) unit in Zululand must use all the expertise...
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585AgricultureWhat the Land Bank bailout means to the farming community
Less than 4 months ago, the Land Bank was facing liquidity challenges which negatively affected its loan book. Already, there were mounting...
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339AgricultureAgri-Market Synopsis, Week 41
GrainsMaize – “Local maize futures closed off Friday session on a high, with December white maize futures R44 higher and December yellow...
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372AgricultureFoodbanks system capable of unlocking market opportunities for new farmers
With over 700 000 hectares of state agricultural land already being advertised, the country can rest assured that food production capacity will...
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