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1.9KAgricultureSisulu: Put us to the test on issuing water licenses in just 70 days
The department of water and sanitation has set an ambitious target of reducing the issuing of water use licenses from 300 days...
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2.8KAfrica TalkAre these the early warning signs for smallholder farmers?
South African farmers have seen with shock the changing events of weather patterns taking place. All these activities have altered the face...
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3.1KBusinessHelp! I can produce but cannot sell my vegetables: Cry for market access
It is estimated that about one third (+/- 1.1 billion tonnes) of all the food produced for human consumption is lost or...
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2.8KAgricultureNSPCA vs Al Mawashi: The R1 Billion Live Animal Export Battle Goes To The Supreme Court
Al Mawashi South Africa, the largest buyer and exporter of South African sheep, has expressed disappointment at the NSPCA’s latest “manoeuvres” to...
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3.2KAgricultureLentils could be ideal for farmers due to its high protein of up to 35.5 per cent
World Pulses Day, held on 10 February each year by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), virtually passed by without South...
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1.5KAgricultureDALRRD share risks associated with Rabies following death of 10-year-old boy
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) and the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) wish to alert members of ...
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1.6KAgricultureStrategic partnership between SATI and Western Cape department of agriculture increase exports to China
Over the past two weeks, Western Cape table grapes producers have been harvesting table grapes. These are to be marketed under the...
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1.6KMarket SynopsisAgri Market Synopsis -Week 05
Agri-Market Synopsis is a weekly agricultural markets economic insight sourced from various agricultural commodities. Wines:“Despite the restriction, the wine industry’s value in...
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1.8KOpinion PieceTrust assets in light of Covid-19: What could be the impact?
There are currently 11 agricultural industry trusts, which were established during the market deregulation process in the 1990s in South Africa. These...
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2.2KAfrica TalkCrop Breeding for Climate Resilience in Southern Africa
The GCRF-AFRICAP programme’s first research seminar of the year ‘Crop breeding for climate resilience in southern Africa Webinar’ was held recently. The...