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

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

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

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

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AECI's Mark Dytor is looking for opportunities in other parts of the world because of strikes in SA and the weak state of the economy. Image: AECI

AECI plans to reduce its reliance on a weak SA

Nick Hedley 30 Jul 2014

Foreign land ownership not a major issue

Foreign land ownership not a major issue

David de Waal 30 Jul 2014

An integrated approach to global food security

An integrated approach to global food security

30 Jul 2014

Committee to visit land claims' centres

Committee to visit land claims' centres

29 Jul 2014

A shift towards more sustainable choices

A shift towards more sustainable choices

28 Jul 2014

[Climate changing the face of agriculture]: Part 3 - Partnerships are key

[Climate changing the face of agriculture]: Part 3 - Partnerships are key

Rudi Massyn 25 Jul 2014

Communications Minister Faith Muthambi claims that at least 800,000 jobs can be created from South Africa's 'ocean economy' that includes fishing and marine services. Image: GCIS

'Ocean economy' can create 800,000 jobs

More Matshediso 25 Jul 2014

Anthony Clark of Vuvani says that a deal between Clover and Bowler Metcalf would make strategic sense. Image: Twitter

Clover-Bowler deal 'makes sense' say analysts

Nick Hedley 23 Jul 2014

Citrus Black Spot was found in a consignment of lemons from South Africa that landed in The Netherlands. Image:

Probe into Citrus Black Spot by government

23 Jul 2014

Engen Botswana launches campaign for growth and development

Engen Botswana launches campaign for growth and development

22 Jul 2014

Operation Phakisa to move SA forward

Operation Phakisa to move SA forward

21 Jul 2014

AgriSA's Dawie Maree warns that input costs for farmers will increase sharply if the zero-rating on goods and services bought by farmers is scrapped. Image:

Plan to scrap VAT concessions for farmers

Amanda Visser 21 Jul 2014

Vodacom extends footprint with food security project

Vodacom extends footprint with food security project

21 Jul 2014

Senzeni Zokwana, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Zokwana's budget speech - a pragmatic approach to challenges in agriculture

18 Jul 2014

[Izethelo] An award for outstanding Journalism in the fruit industry

[Izethelo] An award for outstanding Journalism in the fruit industry

18 Jul 2014

Agri BIZNIZ Summit to address agricultural needs

Agri BIZNIZ Summit to address agricultural needs

17 Jul 2014

Tongaat Hulett says it has excess refining capacity and will be able to crush all sugar harvested this year despite an unprotected strike among workers at the Clairwood refinery. Image: Tongaat Hulett

Tongaat's output not affected by unprotected strike

Nick Hedley 16 Jul 2014

[Fin4Ag] Digital financial services for agriculture

[Fin4Ag] Digital financial services for agriculture

16 Jul 2014

A project to empower women with skills to start a business

A project to empower women with skills to start a business

15 Jul 2014

$4m in projects to strengthen Tanzania's agricultural productivity

$4m in projects to strengthen Tanzania's agricultural productivity

14 Jul 2014

Profitable partners or partners facing painful problems?

Profitable partners or partners facing painful problems?

Derick van der Walt 11 Jul 2014

SABMiller commits to sustainability targets

SABMiller commits to sustainability targets

10 Jul 2014

Agri-hub applies for statutory measures on fruit

Agri-hub applies for statutory measures on fruit

9 Jul 2014

SAPA for anti-dumping duties against EU member countries

SAPA for anti-dumping duties against EU member countries

8 Jul 2014

20,000 jobs in poultry at stake

20,000 jobs in poultry at stake

7 Jul 2014

[WSEN 2014 Global Summit] Defy rules to save environment

[WSEN 2014 Global Summit] Defy rules to save environment

4 Jul 2014

[Climate changing the face of agriculture]: Part 2 - Farmers fight against climate change

[Climate changing the face of agriculture]: Part 2 - Farmers fight against climate change

Rudi Massyn 3 Jul 2014

Equatorial Guinea’s President, Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon during the AU Summit

Will AU Summit result in greater investment in agriculture?

2 Jul 2014

Water management is key for economic development

Water management is key for economic development

2 Jul 2014

North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo is to give state-owned land to cooperatives and youths to farm and provide implements, seeds and training. Image:

State farms to go to community, youths in North West

Kingdom Mabuza 1 Jul 2014

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AECI's Mark Dytor is looking for opportunities in other parts of the world because of strikes in SA and the weak state of the economy. Image: AECI

AECI plans to reduce its reliance on a weak SA

Nick Hedley 30 Jul 2014

[Climate changing the face of agriculture]: Part 3 - Partnerships are key

[Climate changing the face of agriculture]: Part 3 - Partnerships are key

Rudi Massyn 25 Jul 2014

[Fin4Ag] Digital financial services for agriculture

[Fin4Ag] Digital financial services for agriculture

16 Jul 2014

$4m in projects to strengthen Tanzania's agricultural productivity

$4m in projects to strengthen Tanzania's agricultural productivity

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Committee to visit land claims' centres

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Communications Minister Faith Muthambi claims that at least 800,000 jobs can be created from South Africa's 'ocean economy' that includes fishing and marine services. Image: GCIS

'Ocean economy' can create 800,000 jobs

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Anthony Clark of Vuvani says that a deal between Clover and Bowler Metcalf would make strategic sense. Image: Twitter

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Citrus Black Spot was found in a consignment of lemons from South Africa that landed in The Netherlands. Image:

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Engen Botswana launches campaign for growth and development

Engen Botswana launches campaign for growth and development

22 Jul 2014

Operation Phakisa to move SA forward

Operation Phakisa to move SA forward

21 Jul 2014

AgriSA's Dawie Maree warns that input costs for farmers will increase sharply if the zero-rating on goods and services bought by farmers is scrapped. Image:

Plan to scrap VAT concessions for farmers

Amanda Visser 21 Jul 2014

Vodacom extends footprint with food security project

Vodacom extends footprint with food security project

21 Jul 2014

Senzeni Zokwana, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

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18 Jul 2014

[Izethelo] An award for outstanding Journalism in the fruit industry

[Izethelo] An award for outstanding Journalism in the fruit industry

18 Jul 2014

Agri BIZNIZ Summit to address agricultural needs

Agri BIZNIZ Summit to address agricultural needs

17 Jul 2014

Tongaat Hulett says it has excess refining capacity and will be able to crush all sugar harvested this year despite an unprotected strike among workers at the Clairwood refinery. Image: Tongaat Hulett

Tongaat's output not affected by unprotected strike

Nick Hedley 16 Jul 2014

A project to empower women with skills to start a business

A project to empower women with skills to start a business

15 Jul 2014

Profitable partners or partners facing painful problems?

Profitable partners or partners facing painful problems?

Derick van der Walt 11 Jul 2014

SABMiller commits to sustainability targets

SABMiller commits to sustainability targets

10 Jul 2014

Agri-hub applies for statutory measures on fruit

Agri-hub applies for statutory measures on fruit

9 Jul 2014

SAPA for anti-dumping duties against EU member countries

SAPA for anti-dumping duties against EU member countries

8 Jul 2014

20,000 jobs in poultry at stake

20,000 jobs in poultry at stake

7 Jul 2014

[WSEN 2014 Global Summit] Defy rules to save environment

[WSEN 2014 Global Summit] Defy rules to save environment

4 Jul 2014

[Climate changing the face of agriculture]: Part 2 - Farmers fight against climate change

[Climate changing the face of agriculture]: Part 2 - Farmers fight against climate change

Rudi Massyn 3 Jul 2014

Equatorial Guinea’s President, Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon during the AU Summit

Will AU Summit result in greater investment in agriculture?

2 Jul 2014

Water management is key for economic development

Water management is key for economic development

2 Jul 2014

North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo is to give state-owned land to cooperatives and youths to farm and provide implements, seeds and training. Image:

State farms to go to community, youths in North West

Kingdom Mabuza 1 Jul 2014

African leaders told to Do Agric at AU Summit

African leaders told to Do Agric at AU Summit

30 Jun 2014

Tiger Brands launches Mandela Day 2014 food security initiative

Tiger Brands launches Mandela Day 2014 food security initiative

27 Jun 2014

Big names on board for farming expo

Big names on board for farming expo

27 Jun 2014

The mining sector in South Africa shed 13,000 jobs in the first quarter while the trade sector, including retail, lost 34,000 jobs. Image:

Just 9,000 jobs created in first quarter

Carol Paton 26 Jun 2014

Fisheries research resumes with Ellen Khuzwayo relaunch

Fisheries research resumes with Ellen Khuzwayo relaunch

26 Jun 2014

Agriculture to promote careers, to be included in career guidance curriculum

Agriculture to promote careers, to be included in career guidance curriculum

25 Jun 2014

Agriculture Minister Senzeni Zokwana told black farmers that his 'door was always open to them' and urged them to form partnerships and work together. Image:

Black farmers pummel minister with questions

24 Jun 2014

R7bn to support farmers

R7bn to support farmers

24 Jun 2014

[Climate changing the face of agriculture]: Part 1 - An African perspective

[Climate changing the face of agriculture]: Part 1 - An African perspective

Rudi Massyn 24 Jun 2014

Farmers expected to give away 50% of their farms

Farmers expected to give away 50% of their farms

Jan-Jan Joubert 23 Jun 2014

An open letter to AU's heads of state

An open letter to AU's heads of state

Kanayo F. Nwanze 21 Jun 2014

[Agribusiness & Food World Forum] Enabling small-scale farmers to meet modern retail demand

[Agribusiness & Food World Forum] Enabling small-scale farmers to meet modern retail demand

Louise Brodie 20 Jun 2014

[Agribusiness & Food World Forum] David vs. Goliath: a revolution in Africa's farm structures

[Agribusiness & Food World Forum] David vs. Goliath: a revolution in Africa's farm structures

Louise Brodie 19 Jun 2014

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