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Sappi, Agricolleges International partner for forestry education

Sappi, Agricolleges International partner for forestry education

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

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

Westfalia Fruit's avocados make historic first arrival in India

John Hudson, Head of Agriculture, Nedbank Commercial Banking

It’s time to give agriculture the recognition it deservesJohn Hudson

R2bn aqua-farming facility to create jobs

R2bn aqua-farming facility to create jobs

26 Aug 2014

Women key to rural food production

Women key to rural food production

More Matshediso 25 Aug 2014

AGCO searches for Africa ambassador

AGCO searches for Africa ambassador

22 Aug 2014

Child labour remains a scourge in South Africa and the Department of Labour and various non-governmental organisations are working to prevent exploitation of children by ruthless adults. Image:

Measures implemented to reduce child labour and exploitation

21 Aug 2014

President Jacob Zuma has called on leaders in national, provincial and municipal government to ensure that infrastructure projects are implemented and completed rapidly to improve the quality of life for South Africans. Image: GCIS

Minister, provincial, municipal leaders told to fix infrastructure problems

21 Aug 2014

Eskom's new Chief Executive Tshediso Matona has worked closely with Eskom's board over the years and is believed to have a sound understanding of the problems facing the parastatal. Image:

New 'generation star' Matona to keeps lights on

21 Aug 2014

Public Service and Administration Minister, Collins Chabane has urged all public servants to find innovative ways to deal with service delivery and improve efficiencies. Image: GCIS

Government needs innovation for service delivery

20 Aug 2014

Commercial farmers should expedite land reform - ANC

Commercial farmers should expedite land reform - ANC

Setumo Stone 19 Aug 2014

Maize futures end higher on world markets

Maize futures end higher on world markets

19 Aug 2014

Land Bank to drive commercial agriculture

Land Bank to drive commercial agriculture

Nosihle Shelembe 19 Aug 2014

Unicef's David Anthony says that education and investing in children are vital components in Africa's struggle to survive and develop its huge consumer market potential. Image: Unicef

Could Africa become like China?

Jana Marais 19 Aug 2014

Boeing, SAA and SkyNRG partner to produce aviation biofuel

Boeing, SAA and SkyNRG partner to produce aviation biofuel

18 Aug 2014

North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has praised members of the Kopanang Primary Agricultural Cooperative for the work they are doing in bringing wealth and jobs to the people of the province. Image:

Rural cooperative wins NW entrepreneur award

18 Aug 2014

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, who takes over as Chairman of the SADC for the next year has called on member countries to improve infrastructure, economic integration and beneficiation of minerals. Image:

SADC wants economic integration and infrastructure development

Chris Bathembu 18 Aug 2014

Eastern Cape needs funds for Argentinian soya joint venture

Eastern Cape needs funds for Argentinian soya joint venture

14 Aug 2014

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies is confident that the Africa Growth and Opportunities Act will be renewed and that the local production of movies in South Africa will increase. Image: GCIS

Postive results likely from US-Africa summit says Davies

13 Aug 2014

Africa to tackle hunger through investments in agriculture

Africa to tackle hunger through investments in agriculture

12 Aug 2014

African women in agriculture recognised

African women in agriculture recognised

12 Aug 2014

E Cape inland fishing key to food security

E Cape inland fishing key to food security

12 Aug 2014

Water management and cleaning up of river systems is one of the goals of the National Development Plan. Image:

Publication of government's latest 'five-year plan'

8 Aug 2014

Farming awards to empower emerging and subsistence female farmers

Farming awards to empower emerging and subsistence female farmers

7 Aug 2014

Benguela ratification process completed

Benguela ratification process completed

6 Aug 2014

DRC open for agribusiness investment

DRC open for agribusiness investment

6 Aug 2014

Protecting rooibos trademark, promoting economic growth

Protecting rooibos trademark, promoting economic growth

5 Aug 2014

FTFA celebrates female farmer this Women's Day

FTFA celebrates female farmer this Women's Day

4 Aug 2014

Dolphin Bay extends African footprint into landlocked Rwanda

Dolphin Bay extends African footprint into landlocked Rwanda

4 Aug 2014

Nearly 5,000 land claims processed in two weeks

Nearly 5,000 land claims processed in two weeks

1 Aug 2014

Agbiz selects top graduate students for Student Case Competition

Agbiz selects top graduate students for Student Case Competition

31 Jul 2014

It's Africa's Time celebrates inclusive partnerships across Africa

It's Africa's Time celebrates inclusive partnerships across Africa

31 Jul 2014

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

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It's Africa's Time celebrates inclusive partnerships across Africa

It's Africa's Time celebrates inclusive partnerships across Africa

31 Jul 2014

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

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Women key to rural food production

Women key to rural food production

More Matshediso 25 Aug 2014

AGCO searches for Africa ambassador

AGCO searches for Africa ambassador

22 Aug 2014

Child labour remains a scourge in South Africa and the Department of Labour and various non-governmental organisations are working to prevent exploitation of children by ruthless adults. Image:

Measures implemented to reduce child labour and exploitation

21 Aug 2014

President Jacob Zuma has called on leaders in national, provincial and municipal government to ensure that infrastructure projects are implemented and completed rapidly to improve the quality of life for South Africans. Image: GCIS

Minister, provincial, municipal leaders told to fix infrastructure problems

21 Aug 2014

Eskom's new Chief Executive Tshediso Matona has worked closely with Eskom's board over the years and is believed to have a sound understanding of the problems facing the parastatal. Image:

New 'generation star' Matona to keeps lights on

21 Aug 2014

Public Service and Administration Minister, Collins Chabane has urged all public servants to find innovative ways to deal with service delivery and improve efficiencies. Image: GCIS

Government needs innovation for service delivery

20 Aug 2014

Commercial farmers should expedite land reform - ANC

Commercial farmers should expedite land reform - ANC

Setumo Stone 19 Aug 2014

Maize futures end higher on world markets

Maize futures end higher on world markets

19 Aug 2014

Land Bank to drive commercial agriculture

Land Bank to drive commercial agriculture

Nosihle Shelembe 19 Aug 2014

Unicef's David Anthony says that education and investing in children are vital components in Africa's struggle to survive and develop its huge consumer market potential. Image: Unicef

Could Africa become like China?

Jana Marais 19 Aug 2014

Boeing, SAA and SkyNRG partner to produce aviation biofuel

Boeing, SAA and SkyNRG partner to produce aviation biofuel

18 Aug 2014

North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has praised members of the Kopanang Primary Agricultural Cooperative for the work they are doing in bringing wealth and jobs to the people of the province. Image:

Rural cooperative wins NW entrepreneur award

18 Aug 2014

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, who takes over as Chairman of the SADC for the next year has called on member countries to improve infrastructure, economic integration and beneficiation of minerals. Image:

SADC wants economic integration and infrastructure development

Chris Bathembu 18 Aug 2014

Eastern Cape needs funds for Argentinian soya joint venture

Eastern Cape needs funds for Argentinian soya joint venture

14 Aug 2014

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies is confident that the Africa Growth and Opportunities Act will be renewed and that the local production of movies in South Africa will increase. Image: GCIS

Postive results likely from US-Africa summit says Davies

13 Aug 2014

Africa to tackle hunger through investments in agriculture

Africa to tackle hunger through investments in agriculture

12 Aug 2014

African women in agriculture recognised

African women in agriculture recognised

12 Aug 2014

E Cape inland fishing key to food security

E Cape inland fishing key to food security

12 Aug 2014

Water management and cleaning up of river systems is one of the goals of the National Development Plan. Image:

Publication of government's latest 'five-year plan'

8 Aug 2014

Farming awards to empower emerging and subsistence female farmers

Farming awards to empower emerging and subsistence female farmers

7 Aug 2014

Benguela ratification process completed

Benguela ratification process completed

6 Aug 2014

DRC open for agribusiness investment

DRC open for agribusiness investment

6 Aug 2014

Protecting rooibos trademark, promoting economic growth

Protecting rooibos trademark, promoting economic growth

5 Aug 2014

FTFA celebrates female farmer this Women's Day

FTFA celebrates female farmer this Women's Day

4 Aug 2014

Dolphin Bay extends African footprint into landlocked Rwanda

Dolphin Bay extends African footprint into landlocked Rwanda

4 Aug 2014

Nearly 5,000 land claims processed in two weeks

Nearly 5,000 land claims processed in two weeks

1 Aug 2014

Agbiz selects top graduate students for Student Case Competition

Agbiz selects top graduate students for Student Case Competition

31 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

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

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