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2.0KBusinessSARB 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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3.3KAgricultureTaking a diplomatic view of RSA fruits exports with Dr Mono Mashaba
The name Dr Mono Mashaba is synonymous with market access in the diplomatic corps circles. In the previous article on Citrus Growers...
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2.0KBusinessNERPO calls on Ramaphosa to move fast in establishing a State-Owned Retail Bank
The National Emergent Redmeat Producers Organisation (NERPO) has renewed its call for President Cyril Ramaphosa to forge ahead with the establishment of...
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2.3KOpinion PieceLocal consumers must prepare for higher prices of pork products during festive season
The World Organisation of Animal Health reported that the African Swine Fever (ASF) currently affects more than 50 countries in Europe, Asia...
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Agriculture
Poultry Master Plan: Positive gains made towards increasing exports
When the Poultry Industry Master Plan was signed a year ago this month, no one could have predicted the devastating effects that...
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1.6KAgricultureEfforts to contain outbreak of Brucella bacteria in KZN
KwaZulu-Natal is experiencing a sinister outbreak of an animal-borne bacterial disease, causing abortion, infertility, reduced milk production and weak joints in both...
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1.8KMarket SynopsisAgri-synopsis Week 44
Wines“South Africa’s exports of wine of fresh grapes declined to 21.3 million litres (worth R1.1 billion) in Q2 2020, from 43 million...
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3.3KCovid-19 WatchCOVID-19 Disaster Fund: DALRRD to review applications of 40 000 farmers
The Department of of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has written to farmers organisations and other interested parties regarding the...
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9.5KOpinion Piece
Lucerne hay farming in South Africa holds the potential for export
Lucerne possesses greater export opportunities for farmers in South Africa. Planting Lucerne serves as a cornerstones of sustainable intercropping and animal production...
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3.7KAgricultureThe 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...