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All posts tagged "Economics"
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1.7KAfrica TalkFrom Loss to Liberation: Producing own animal feed led to self-sufficiency
FAO reported about the Maasai Indigenous youth in Kenya, who grow their own forage for the security of their animals and their...
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1.0KEconomicsWorld must look to South America’s success in reducing hunger – FAO Chief Economist
Each year, the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report provides an update on the global progress or setbacks in achieving...
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1.6KEconomicsFood inflation eases further, but recent weather-induced production challenges remain a concern
After steadying in May 2024, headline inflation resumed its deceleration and reached the 2024 low of 5.1% year on year (y/y) in...
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1.2KEconomicsInequality stands in the way of global fight against hunger – FAO tells G20
IN a world where the climate crisis is affecting the food security of the most vulnerable, economic growth must be supported by...
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1.3KEducation
Weather remains major issue for fresh produce commodities in parts of Limpopo, Western Cape
Analysis of weekly price trends on domestic fresh produce markets shows a modest rebound during midmonth as the market responded to the...
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2.5KFeaturedSikhula Sonke Enterprises: A successful agricultural transformation
In 2007 the Sundays River Farming Trust was formed by citrus workers in Sundays River Valley in the Eastern Cape. The trust...
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1.6KAgricultureUnderstanding cattle grazing patterns may foster sustainable land use
Not all cattle are the same when it comes to grazing. Some like to wander while others prefer to stay close to...
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1.1KAgricultureR1 billion budget for Western Cape Agriculture
The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, tabled the Department’s budget of R1.018 billion in the provincial parliament on March...
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1.1KBusinessAgribusiness Confidence Index dimmed by bad weather, plethora of challenges
Agribusiness Confidence Index for quarter 1 of 2024 has been dimmed by bad weather and a plethora of challenges. The latest results...
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1.3KAgricultureIndigenous medicine plants trade is a multi-million-rand industry – President Ramaphosa
“South Africa is endowed with rich biodiversity.” This was said by President Cyril Ramaphosa during his keynote address at the Biodiversity Economy...
