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2.4K1AgricultureBUDGET VOTE ADDRESS BY MINISTER DIDIZA
DURING THE BUDGET DEBATE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT:13/05/2021 Madam SpeakerHonorable MembersMinisters and Deputy MinistersDeputy Minister Skwatsha...
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2.8KAfrica TalkClimate Smart Agriculture Talks: RSA lagging behind in CSA and NSA targets
There’s plausible concern for South Africa’s future food security and nutrition regime if South Africa does not adopt climate smart agricultural practices. ...
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21.7KBreaking NewsFarmers’ frustration with PESI vouchers intensifies
Barely a week since the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) Thoko Didiza promised to clamp down on those...
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4.8KAgricultureThe furore surrounding PESI vouchers is proof enough that we need Agricultural Ombudsman in SA
The recent numerous allegations of corruption, collusion and exploitation of farmers in the sector, warrants a need for an Agricultural Ombudsman. The...
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3.4KMarket SynopsisAgri 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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2.9KPoliciesCommission 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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2.8KBusinessCity 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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2.0KAgricultureA 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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3.4KBusinessUnited 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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2.5KPoliticsDA 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...