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Sappi, Agricolleges International partner for forestry education

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The avocados arrived on 22 October 2024. Source: Supplied.

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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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WWF-SA expert to address Food Security Seminar

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Indian businessman invests in local wine industry

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Sea Harvest celebrates 50th anniversary

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Small-scale maize millers will boost food security

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EU rules against SA citrus ban, imposes stricter import criteria

EU rules against SA citrus ban, imposes stricter import criteria

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Packaging in SA is always changing shape

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Williamson Tea invests in solar system

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Zimbabwe's women farmers on the rise

Zimbabwe's women farmers on the rise

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Sustainability Week strives to create awareness of environment

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Improvement of food value chain in the spotlight

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Grain forums request amendments to statutory measures

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Indian businessman invests in local wine industry

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Sea Harvest celebrates 50th anniversary

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Small-scale maize millers will boost food security

Small-scale maize millers will boost food security

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With cocoa demand on rise, LatAm seeks breakthrough

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Sugar strike set to continue

Sugar strike set to continue

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EU rules against SA citrus ban, imposes stricter import criteria

EU rules against SA citrus ban, imposes stricter import criteria

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Packaging in SA is always changing shape

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Williamson Tea invests in solar system

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Zimbabwe's women farmers on the rise

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Sustainability Week strives to create awareness of environment

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Improvement of food value chain in the spotlight

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New ministers and their portfolios

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Grain forums request amendments to statutory measures

Grain forums request amendments to statutory measures

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Sustainable primary production needs a new approach

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Kenya can lead on climate change adaptation

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Dept clarifies regulation of trout species

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Maize futures slip on estimates of excess supply

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Land claims: finding a third way in Bosparadys

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New handbook for fishing community to be launched

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New training centre to empower black farmers

New training centre to empower black farmers

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Africa's farms could feed the world

Africa's farms could feed the world

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African seed companies produce high-yield varieties

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Good year for grain farmers expected

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