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Growers optimistic about 2024/2025 stone fruit exports

Sappi, Agricolleges International partner for forestry education

Sappi, Agricolleges International partner for forestry education

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Africa’s battle against food waste: How interventions can save 30% of produce

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COP29: AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa – but it shouldn’t be left in the hands of corporates

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Mpuma agri coops identified for Oman market

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Denel flexes muscle at maritime exhibit

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Bizcommunity.com 29 Nov 2013

Zille awards Green Flagship status to Reliance

Zille awards Green Flagship status to Reliance

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Omnia expects another good year, particularly in the agricultural sector where plantings have been good. Image: Omnia

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SA, Netherlands sign water agreement

SA, Netherlands sign water agreement

26 Nov 2013

Hailstorms cause huge crop damage

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Companies responsible for water pollution warned

Companies responsible for water pollution warned

26 Nov 2013

Mpumalanga mine given a week to stop polluting water

Mpumalanga mine given a week to stop polluting water

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Urban organic agriculture in downtown Joburg

Urban organic agriculture in downtown Joburg

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SA donates maize to Lesotho

SA donates maize to Lesotho

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Pioneer Foods earnings up 12% to 456c

Pioneer Foods earnings up 12% to 456c

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Nigerian farmers benefit from receipt system

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Proposed changes to SA shipping tax regime

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The ICT4Ag Conference focused on smallholder farmers

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SA hosts Global Conference on Agriculture

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Mpuma agri coops identified for Oman market

Mpuma agri coops identified for Oman market

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Zille awards Green Flagship status to Reliance

Zille awards Green Flagship status to Reliance

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The price of wool has risen by 8.2% year-on-year for SA's sheep farmers. Image: Wiki Images

SA's wool prices under pressure

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Omnia expects another good year, particularly in the agricultural sector where plantings have been good. Image: Omnia

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SA, Netherlands sign water agreement

SA, Netherlands sign water agreement

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Hailstorms cause huge crop damage

Hailstorms cause huge crop damage

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Companies responsible for water pollution warned

Companies responsible for water pollution warned

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Mpumalanga mine given a week to stop polluting water

Mpumalanga mine given a week to stop polluting water

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A special fund has been set up by the African Development Bank to fund farming ventures. Image:

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Urban organic agriculture in downtown Joburg

Urban organic agriculture in downtown Joburg

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SA donates maize to Lesotho

SA donates maize to Lesotho

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Pioneer Foods earnings up 12% to 456c

Pioneer Foods earnings up 12% to 456c

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Nigerian farmers benefit from receipt system

Nigerian farmers benefit from receipt system

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Rich 10% consume most goods in SA

Rich 10% consume most goods in SA

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Proposed changes to SA shipping tax regime

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Farmers in bid to block R2.5bn Afgri sale

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Maize futures slip on firmer rand

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Marine Bulk Carriers orders second AHTS vessel

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Walvis Bay is to get a US$300m upgrade. Image: Wiki Images

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December attractions at uShaka

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WWF welcomes rock lobster recovery plan

WWF welcomes rock lobster recovery plan

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