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Agri Market Synopsis Week 17

Top News: “Potato prices for week 16 decreased w/w by 10% to R3 739/ton due to lower market demand. Market volumes also...

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Policies

Commission on land rights sets ambitious targets

On May 4, Parliament Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development gave the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights (CRLR)...

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Business

City of Ekurhuleni to auction over 300 livestock following successful breeding

An extensive exercise of checks and balances has proven that many of the city’s nature reserves has excess livestock, which are not...

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Agriculture

A slight reprieve at the pump still positive for farmers

Fuel prices eased for the first time in 2021 on the back of a 2% decrease in international Brent crude oil prices...

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Business

United States eyes SA Maple Syrup Market

South Africa is considered a net importer of maple syrup since 2015, with imports valued at US$647,729 (109 Metric Tons (MT)). Contrary...

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Politics

DA welcomes audit of PESI vouchers meant for agricultural relief

The Democratic Alliance welcomes the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza’s announcement that her Department (DALLRD) will clamp...

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Agriculture

Minister Meyer visits ‘successful local land reform projects’

The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer and the Executive Meyer of Stellenbosch, Adv Gesie van Deventer, visited two land...

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Business

Port Nolloth has potential to become a vibrant economic hub

The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ms Nomalungelo Gina says the Northern Cape coastal town of Port Nolloth has the...

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Economics

Kazungula Border set to overtake Beitbridge in trade routes

For years, the Beitbridge Border post commanded 95% of goods transported on road mainly from sub-Saharan’s largest port, Durban. However, in recent...