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6.7KAgricultureIrrigation of table grapes under drought conditions
Over the past four decades, the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) has focused on developing irrigation strategies for table grapes. As parts of...
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4.3KAgricultureUN Women calls for government and private sector to aid women in agriculture and agri-business
Poor access to Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Technologies and Inputs in South Africa thwarts the progress and productivity of women involved in agriculture....
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3.4KAgricultureNERPO calls for consequence management against farmers who ignore Covid-19 regulations
The National Emergent Redmeat Producers Organisation (NERPO) has reacted with shock and disbelief following the report that there are some farm owners...
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4.4KAgricultureCOVID-19: Staple food prices expected to parachute
All eyes will be on the South African Grain Information Service (SAGIS) this week. It is expected to release its weekly grain...
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2.3KAgricultureMinister sends condolences following deaths of six farmworkers
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza, MP has learnt with shock the death of 6 farmworkers...
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2.9KAgricultureAPAC shares preventative measures for livestock auctions
The Agricultural Produce Agents Council (APAC) has shared some preventative measures for all livestock auctions across the country during lockdown. The Minister...
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2.2KAgricultureA timely relief for farmers
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Thoko Didiza has announced the department’s interventions to mitigate the impact of the...
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5.6KAgricultureA target driven farmer who’s not scared of failure
ARMED with an MBA from Unisa School of Leadership, Vutlhari Chauke is an ardent planner and implementer. She starts each day with...
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4.3KFeaturedUsing statutory levies to finance transformation in the agricultural sector…
Poverty and inequality rank amongst the factors risking the social and economic stability in South Africa. The agricultural sector is often characterised as one of the most...
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3.8KAfrica TalkPlaying out the future scenarios of agriculture
Agricultural productivity in the next 10 years remains questionable as a result of current climate change projections. This is according to the...