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South Africa to welcome new private university by 2026

Why South African advertising needs to rediscover its storytelling roots

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SA's wine industry focuses on sustainability, innovation for future growth

SA's wine industry focuses on sustainability, innovation for future growth

Ghana expects recovery in cocoa production for 2024/25 season

Ghana expects recovery in cocoa production for 2024/25 seasonMaxwell Akalaare Adombila

Role of innovative financing for farmers: Lessons from Ghana's cocoa irrigation

Role of innovative financing for farmers: Lessons from Ghana's cocoa irrigation

SA's wine industry focuses on sustainability, innovation for future growth

SA's wine industry focuses on sustainability, innovation for future growth

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Ghana expects recovery in cocoa production for 2024/25 season

Ghana expects recovery in cocoa production for 2024/25 season

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Farm workers demand transparency on pesticide regulations

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Farm workers demand transparency on pesticide regulations

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World food prices hold steady in June, says FAO

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World food prices hold steady in June, says FAO

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Food Indaba 2024 returns to Cape Town

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Food Indaba 2024 returns to Cape Town

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Jamie Williams, Head of White Wine, Nederburg

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Jamie Williams appointed head of Nederburg’s white wine team

4 Jul 2024

Braecroft Timbers receives 2024 Bushbuck Trophy for forestry management

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Braecroft Timbers receives 2024 Bushbuck Trophy for forestry management

3 Jul 2024

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Global spirits shine at Investec Trophy Spirits Show 2024

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Rainbow Chicken aims for low-cost operations post-listing

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Sfundo Parakozov 2 Jul 2024

5 benefits of pursuing agricultural entrepreneurship in South Africa

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Phumla Mavundla 2 Jul 2024

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Ramaphosa announces DA's Steenhuisen as Agriculture Minister

1 Jul 2024

"Lost crops" provide unique opportunity for food security in Africa

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"Lost crops" provide unique opportunity for food security in Africa

Zoë Karl-Waithaka 28 Jun 2024

#YouthMonth: Lunga Momoza of Basket Ecommerce, empowering youth in SA's agritech

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#YouthMonth: Lunga Momoza of Basket Ecommerce, empowering youth in SA's agritech

Robin Fredericks 27 Jun 2024

Rainbow Chicken lists on JSE

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Rainbow Chicken lists on JSE

Nelson Banya 26 Jun 2024

SA advances WTO dispute against EU citrus restrictions

Agriculture

SA advances WTO dispute against EU citrus restrictions

26 Jun 2024

UFH and AngloGold Ashanti join forces to drive dairy sector innovation

Research & Development

UFH and AngloGold Ashanti join forces to drive dairy sector innovation

25 Jun 2024

Daybreak Foods, YES Programme partner to combat youth unemployment

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Daybreak Foods, YES Programme partner to combat youth unemployment

25 Jun 2024

The Proudly SA Local Wine Expo returns

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The Proudly SA Local Wine Expo returns

25 Jun 2024

Agbiz/IDC Report: Agribusiness confidence hits 15-year low

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Agbiz/IDC Report: Agribusiness confidence hits 15-year low

Wandile Sihlobo 24 Jun 2024

#YouthMonth: Abbey Pretorius, shaping the future of South African winemaking

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#YouthMonth: Abbey Pretorius, shaping the future of South African winemaking

Robin Fredericks 24 Jun 2024

Land Bank encouraged by surge of youth farmers in SA

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Land Bank encouraged by surge of youth farmers in SA

21 Jun 2024

Sustainable Gastronomy Week kicks off, emphasising 'More Taste, Less Waste'

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Sustainable Gastronomy Week kicks off, emphasising 'More Taste, Less Waste'

20 Jun 2024

No respite for coffee lovers as higher global prices stoke local inflation

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No respite for coffee lovers as higher global prices stoke local inflation

Paul Makube 20 Jun 2024

Competition watchdog finds price mark-ups, barriers in SA's fresh produce market

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Competition watchdog finds price mark-ups, barriers in SA's fresh produce market

Nqobile Dludla 19 Jun 2024

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Farming with a mixture of crops, animals and trees is better for the environment and for people – evidence from Ghana and Malawi

Laura Vang Rasmussen, Hanson Nyantakyi-Frimpong, Ingo Grass, Marney Isaac and Rachel Bezner Kerr 19 Jun 2024

Ivory Coast moves to cut out middlemen in cocoa sector reform

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Ivory Coast moves to cut out middlemen in cocoa sector reform

Ange Aboa 18 Jun 2024

KZN Kwanalu Young Farmer of the Year competition now open

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18 Jun 2024

FAO foresees stable food commodity markets amid 2024/25 outlook

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FAO foresees stable food commodity markets amid 2024/25 outlook

14 Jun 2024

Farmers urged to prepare for dry winter forecast

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Farmers urged to prepare for dry winter forecast

14 Jun 2024

Malawi farming experiment shows how simple changes can boost maize yields and improve soil

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Malawi farming experiment shows how simple changes can boost maize yields and improve soil

Alan Dixon 13 Jun 2024

Inaugural Cape Agritech Connect bridges gaps in local agriculture

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Inaugural Cape Agritech Connect bridges gaps in local agriculture

12 Jun 2024

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Source: © Ollivier Girad/CIFOR-ICRAF Fifty-eight ‘forgotten’ food crops in sub-Saharan Africa have been identified as able to provide healthy diets in a changing climate

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Africa’s ‘forgotten’ foods research wins prestigious US Cozzarelli Prize

16 May 2024

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ESG & Sustainability

EU will not delay deforestation law, environment chief says on Ivory Coast visit

Ange Aboa 8 Apr 2024

Australia’s shot-hole borer beetle invasion has begun, but we don’t need to chop down every tree under attack

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Braecroft Timbers receives 2024 Bushbuck Trophy for forestry management

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Rainbow Chicken aims for low-cost operations post-listing

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Phumla Mavundla 2 Jul 2024

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AgricultureRamaphosa announces DA's Steenhuisen as Agriculture Minister

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"Lost crops" provide unique opportunity for food security in Africa

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Zoë Karl-Waithaka 28 Jun 2024

#YouthMonth: Lunga Momoza of Basket Ecommerce, empowering youth in SA's agritech

Agriculture#YouthMonth: Lunga Momoza of Basket Ecommerce, empowering youth in SA's agritech

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Rainbow Chicken lists on JSE

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Nelson Banya 26 Jun 2024

SA advances WTO dispute against EU citrus restrictions

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26 Jun 2024

UFH and AngloGold Ashanti join forces to drive dairy sector innovation

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25 Jun 2024

Daybreak Foods, YES Programme partner to combat youth unemployment

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25 Jun 2024

The Proudly SA Local Wine Expo returns

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Agbiz/IDC Report: Agribusiness confidence hits 15-year low

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Wandile Sihlobo 24 Jun 2024

#YouthMonth: Abbey Pretorius, shaping the future of South African winemaking

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Robin Fredericks 24 Jun 2024

Land Bank encouraged by surge of youth farmers in SA

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21 Jun 2024

Sustainable Gastronomy Week kicks off, emphasising 'More Taste, Less Waste'

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20 Jun 2024

No respite for coffee lovers as higher global prices stoke local inflation

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Paul Makube 20 Jun 2024

Competition watchdog finds price mark-ups, barriers in SA's fresh produce market

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Nqobile Dludla 19 Jun 2024

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AgricultureFarming with a mixture of crops, animals and trees is better for the environment and for people – evidence from Ghana and Malawi

Laura Vang Rasmussen, Hanson Nyantakyi-Frimpong, Ingo Grass, Marney Isaac and Rachel Bezner Kerr 19 Jun 2024

Ivory Coast moves to cut out middlemen in cocoa sector reform

AgricultureIvory Coast moves to cut out middlemen in cocoa sector reform

Ange Aboa 18 Jun 2024

KZN Kwanalu Young Farmer of the Year competition now open

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18 Jun 2024

FAO foresees stable food commodity markets amid 2024/25 outlook

AgricultureFAO foresees stable food commodity markets amid 2024/25 outlook

14 Jun 2024

Farmers urged to prepare for dry winter forecast

AgricultureFarmers urged to prepare for dry winter forecast

14 Jun 2024

Malawi farming experiment shows how simple changes can boost maize yields and improve soil

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Alan Dixon 13 Jun 2024

Inaugural Cape Agritech Connect bridges gaps in local agriculture

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Oceana Group reveals record first-half performance

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Ghana delays cocoa shipments, impacting global chocolate industry

AgricultureGhana delays cocoa shipments, impacting global chocolate industry

Maytaal Angel and Maxwell Akalaare Adombila 12 Jun 2024

Ocean Basket, Abalobi partner to promote sustainable, fair fishing practices

AgricultureOcean Basket, Abalobi partner to promote sustainable, fair fishing practices

11 Jun 2024

FAO report: Global seafood reaches record high, led by aquaculture boom

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10 Jun 2024

Call for applications: Metropolitan youth agri-entrepreneur initiative

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10 Jun 2024

Top South African wines shine at 2024 National Wine Challenge

AgricultureTop South African wines shine at 2024 National Wine Challenge

7 Jun 2024

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AgricultureGlobal food prices rise for third straight month

7 Jun 2024

ECape farmers urged to curb the spread of foot and mouth disease

AgricultureECape farmers urged to curb the spread of foot and mouth disease

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RCL Foods edges closer to spinning off poultry business

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Nelson Banya 6 Jun 2024

SAWIPB launches ‘Lead the way’ campaign for wine industry advancement

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Agriculture GDP rebounds strongly in Q1 of 2024 despite headwinds

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Paul Makube 5 Jun 2024