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Land Bank aims for debt solution by end-Sept
2nd June 2022 By: Reuters

South Africa's Land Bank is working on a new debt restructuring plan that it hopes will be finalised by the end of September, the National Treasury said on Wednesday. The state-owned agricultural... 


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Agri SA proposes diesel rebate scheme increase to buffer food prices from fuel hike
31st May 2022 By: Schalk Burger

A targeted intervention to increase the diesel rebate to the agricultural sector would buffer the cost pressures that impact food prices, while also being a more sustainable option over the coming... 


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Local poultry producers remain at odds with chicken importers on tariffs
30th May 2022 By: Donna Slater

In an ongoing dispute between chicken importers and local chicken farmers about lowering the prices of poultry products, trade movement FairPlay founder Francois Baird has challenged chicken... 


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Need for fire-related event realised
20th May 2022 By: Halima Frost

Event organisers Specialised Exhibitions’ inaugural Firexpo South Africa 2022 will highlight the services and products of local suppliers in the fire prevention and protection sector to visitors.... 


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Land Bank's 2-year lending drought to farmers to end by September, Parliament hears
18th May 2022 By: News24Wire

The Land Bank on Tuesday told Parliament that it would resolve the default on its debt by the end of September, ending a period of two years in which it has not been able to lend to farmers. The... 


Small-scale farming collaborative gains momentum
17th May 2022 By: Donna Slater

The rethinking of food systems for South Africa needs to start with individual food producers on the ground and expand from there – as laid out in a project called “Towards recalibrating food... 


Technology assists agriculture sector
13th May 2022 By: Anna Moross

Agriculture input prices have risen by about 100%, but using technology provides farmers with an opportunity to save on costs, such as fuel and downtime issues, says agricultural equipment... 


Smart logistics required for efficient movement of goods
13th May 2022 By: Anna Moross

To ensure the efficient and effective movement of goods in the agriculture sector, the implementation of technology, such as SMART logistics, is imperative, says South African Association of... 


Ukraine war fuels food crisis in distant Africa
11th May 2022 By: Reuters

Zimbabwean security guard Edwin Dapi was already struggling to provide for his wife and four children before a conflict 11 000 km away in Ukraine sent global prices for grains, cooking oils, fuel... 


SA Canegrowers assists 21 000 small-scale sugar growers as industry faces headwinds
10th May 2022 By: Donna Slater

Contributions by sugarcane organisation the South African (SA) Canegrowers made up a significant portion of R225-million that was distributed to small-scale growers in January, after funds were... 


Nigeria buys emergency Canadian potash to replace lost Russian supply
3rd May 2022 By: Reuters

Nigeria had to buy emergency supplies of Canadian potash in April after the country was unable to import the key fertilizer from Russia due to the impact of Western sanctions, the head of Nigeria's... 


Africa must prepare for inevitable global food crisis – AfDB
25th April 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Development finance institution the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group president Dr Akinwumi Adesina has called for an increased sense of urgency as a once-in-a-century convergence of global... 


Proposed EU pest regulations to hurt domestic citrus exports, says association
25th April 2022 By: Donna Slater

Newly proposed European Union (EU) regulations threaten the export of oranges from the Southern African region to Europe, according to Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) of South Africa special... 


Removal of poultry import tariffs will destroy domestic jobs, says SAPA
22nd April 2022 By: Donna Slater

Requests by the Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE) to suspend existing tariffs on the import of chicken in South Africa, and not impose any new tariffs for the next three years, is... 


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Sugarcane farmers report extensive damage, AgriSA calls for road repairs as a priority
20th April 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Sugarcane farming industry body South African Cane Growers (SA Canegrowers) says preliminary results from a survey of KwaZulu-Natal cane growers reveal extensive damage from the recent flooding to... 


Opinion: A revolution in African farming
Opinion: A revolution in African farming
19th April 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In this article, African Climate Foundation agriculture researcher Malik Dasoo writes about the benefits of regenerative agriculture and how it can transform farming in Africa. 


Drop tariffs, VAT to ensure low-income earners are able to access poultry, AMIE urges govt
11th April 2022 By: Donna Slater

Without interventions, financially-constrained South African poultry consumers will increasingly not be able to afford chicken products, according to the South African Association of Meat Importers... 


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Damaged roads compromise billions of rands of fresh produce every year, says AgriSA
5th April 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The poor state of roads in South Africa is adding to the many challenges faced by farmers and industry organisation Agri SA says deteriorating roads are costing the agricultural industry billions... 


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Agriculture continues to outperform nearly all other sectors of South Africa’s economy
1st April 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Over the past two years the agriculture sector has been one of the few very stars in the firmament of the South African economy. In 2020 and 2021, agriculture was one of only four sectors of the... 


Food inflation accelerates again, and could get much worse, warns research group
31st March 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Food inflation in South Africa continues to accelerate, the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) has reported. In its 'Food Inflation Brief' for February, released on Wednesday, it notes... 


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Competition Commission launches fresh produce market inquiry
28th March 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The Competition Commission has launched a public market inquiry into the fresh produce market to examine whether there are any features in its value chain which lessen, prevent or distort... 


Economic recovery from Covid-19 threatened by geopolitical tension surrounding Ukraine
18th March 2022 By: Darren Parker

Signs of a slow recovery in manufacturing so far this year – which were in part being driven by improvements in production in Europe and Asia – may now be threatened by escalating geopolitical... 


Forecast for South African agriculture this year: volumes down, revenues up
9th March 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) has highlighted that the adverse impact of the excessive rains in November and December on South Africa’s summer crops has been significantly... 


Higher prices, budget strains to hit Africa from war in Ukraine
4th March 2022 By: Bloomberg

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is likely to hurt Africa’s coronavirus-ravaged and fragile economies through fiscal constraints, weaker investment flows and higher commodity costs. The most pronounced... 


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Poultry industry improvements should alleviate challenges
23rd February 2022 By: Darren Parker

The South African Poultry Association (Sapa) has made some “decisive improvements” to the poultry sector after a difficult year, it said on February 22. The effects of these improvements were aimed... 


Land Bank seeks to exit default by end-March
8th February 2022 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s largest lender to farmers is seeking to exit default on its debt by the end of March, potentially marking the end of a two-year saga that’s raised concern other indebted State... 


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Uptick after project completion expected
4th February 2022 By: Halima Frost

Energy solutions provider Energy Partners anticipates an increase in interest in its offerings in the Eastern Cape, subsequent to the development and commissioning of a boiler house at a chicken... 


Farmers test microbes to nourish crops as climate pressure grows, costs rise
3rd February 2022 By: Reuters

Tech companies are raising hundreds of millions of dollars, including backing from agriculture heavyweights like Bayer AG, in developing farm products that use living things like microbes and... 


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Sugarcane farmers receive R60m in premium price payments
31st January 2022 By: Darren Parker

Sugarcane farmers received about R60-million worth of premium price payments on January 31 as agreed by the Small-Scale Grower Masterplan Task Team in accordance with the process laid out in the... 


Smaller wine grape harvest expected in South Africa this year
24th January 2022 By: Darren Parker

Wine industry association Vinpro has announced that many South African wine grape producers are expecting a smaller-than-usual wine grape crop. This forecast for the imminent harvest season – which... 


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South Africa declares national disaster after rain, flood damage
20th January 2022 By: Bloomberg

South Africa has declared a national disaster after torrential rains in several parts of the country resulted in deaths, flooding and damage to property and infrastructure, according to a notice in... 


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Tongaat outlines unrest-related cost; reports interim net loss
9th December 2021 By: Donna Slater

JSE-listed sugarcane and maize producer Tongaat Hulett’s operating profit for the six months ended September 30 fell by 23% year-on-year to R1.3-billion. This movement mainly reflects the impact... 


Astral’s revenue increases on the back of improved poultry division sales
15th November 2021 By: Donna Slater

Poultry producer Astral Foods reports that, despite challenges, its revenue increased by 13.9% year-on-year to R15.9-billion for the year ended September 30, with its poultry division contributing... 


Agri SA hopes MTBPS will help address structural, SOE challenges
10th November 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Agricultural industry organisation Agri SA says the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) to be delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on November 11 should address structural... 


Immediate power restoration to Joburg market critical for food safety, says Agri SA
29th October 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The lack of electricity at the Johannesburg market since October 26 owing to cable theft is having a disastrous impact on the quality and safety of agricultural products, agricultural industry... 


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Business in Africa has to deal with greater compliance demands
29th October 2021 By: Darren Parker

African governments are demanding greater levels of compliance from businesses, which has resulted in a noticeable increase in red tape and bureaucracy owing to poor execution by officials, says... 


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