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FAO: September sees biggest food price hike in 18 months

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FAO reports slight dip in global food prices for August

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Maize crop estimate rises slightly

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You are what you eat: congress to address food and nutrition challenges

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Higher wheat import duties mean bread will cost R1 more a loaf

Higher wheat import duties mean bread will cost R1 more a loaf

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Profit warning sends RCL tumbling 6%

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Lower fuel prices to improve cash flow for struggling farmers

23 Aug 2016

SA agri exports fall R2bn, first drop in 10 years

SA agri exports fall R2bn, first drop in 10 years

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Wine industry prop is now a world standard

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Myths and Facts: addressing the use of antibiotics in food-producing animals

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Finding the right partner key in navigating imports in drought-hit SA

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SA wine exports set to soar over 10 years

SA wine exports set to soar over 10 years

19 Aug 2016

Holistic approach to lamb and mutton supply chain boosts profits, keep consumers happy

Holistic approach to lamb and mutton supply chain boosts profits, keep consumers happy

Alex Cilliers 18 Aug 2016

Finding opportunities in currency devaluation

Finding opportunities in currency devaluation

Heleen Goussard, Nicholas Olds 17 Aug 2016

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Scientific study elevates pear to superfood

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New agribusiness models embed sustainability in agriculture

New agribusiness models embed sustainability in agriculture

17 Aug 2016

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Rice imports into SA on the decrease

16 Aug 2016

Head chef Janine Fourie

The Big Easy Durban chef dishes on seasonal produce

16 Aug 2016

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Late harvest affects entire agricultural industry

Frank Winder 15 Aug 2016

Move to help small farmers

15 Aug 2016

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Continental collaboration important to produce in agriculture

15 Aug 2016

Association of Meat Importers and Exporters CEO David Wolpert. Picture:

US chicken imports fall foul of quotas

Linda Ensor 12 Aug 2016

Industry talent the major focus at PMA's Fresh Connections

Industry talent the major focus at PMA's Fresh Connections

12 Aug 2016

Sugar tax: Thousands 'might lose their jobs'

Sugar tax: Thousands 'might lose their jobs'

Katharine Child 12 Aug 2016

SA's most entrepreneurial sectors uncovered

SA's most entrepreneurial sectors uncovered

11 Aug 2016

Tractor sales fell by 32.2% y/y in July to 451 units: Saama

Tractor sales fell by 32.2% y/y in July to 451 units: Saama

Helmo Preuss 8 Aug 2016

Rickety Bridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 ranked as one of SA's best

Rickety Bridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 ranked as one of SA's best

8 Aug 2016

Boschendal wines awarded spots on Sommelier Selection 2016 wine list

Boschendal wines awarded spots on Sommelier Selection 2016 wine list

5 Aug 2016

Modest decline in international food prices in July

5 Aug 2016

Drought leads SA to import US maize for the first time since 2004

Drought leads SA to import US maize for the first time since 2004

4 Aug 2016

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Drought: this is not a year for business as usual

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Maize crop estimate rises slightly

Maize crop estimate rises slightly

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You are what you eat: congress to address food and nutrition challenges

You are what you eat: congress to address food and nutrition challenges

26 Aug 2016

Higher wheat import duties mean bread will cost R1 more a loaf

Higher wheat import duties mean bread will cost R1 more a loaf

24 Aug 2016

Profit warning sends RCL tumbling 6%

Fifi Peters 23 Aug 2016

Paul Sumner via

Lower fuel prices to improve cash flow for struggling farmers

23 Aug 2016

SA agri exports fall R2bn, first drop in 10 years

SA agri exports fall R2bn, first drop in 10 years

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi 22 Aug 2016

Wine industry prop is now a world standard

19 Aug 2016

Myths and Facts: addressing the use of antibiotics in food-producing animals

Myths and Facts: addressing the use of antibiotics in food-producing animals

19 Aug 2016

Finding the right partner key in navigating imports in drought-hit SA

Cari Van Wyk 19 Aug 2016

SA wine exports set to soar over 10 years

SA wine exports set to soar over 10 years

19 Aug 2016

Holistic approach to lamb and mutton supply chain boosts profits, keep consumers happy

Holistic approach to lamb and mutton supply chain boosts profits, keep consumers happy

Alex Cilliers 18 Aug 2016

Finding opportunities in currency devaluation

Finding opportunities in currency devaluation

Heleen Goussard, Nicholas Olds 17 Aug 2016

Image provided by Tru-Cape South Africa

Scientific study elevates pear to superfood

17 Aug 2016

New agribusiness models embed sustainability in agriculture

New agribusiness models embed sustainability in agriculture

17 Aug 2016

Carlo Petrini, Phila Cele and Geoff Green. Pic by Malcolm Drummond

Chilli of Soweto added to international Ark of Taste, on show in September at Slow Food Soweto

17 Aug 2016

Peggy_Marco via

Rice imports into SA on the decrease

16 Aug 2016

Head chef Janine Fourie

The Big Easy Durban chef dishes on seasonal produce

16 Aug 2016

josealbafotos via

Late harvest affects entire agricultural industry

Frank Winder 15 Aug 2016

Move to help small farmers

15 Aug 2016

Jacques Junior Baril - Image: Le Journal de Montreal

Continental collaboration important to produce in agriculture

15 Aug 2016

Association of Meat Importers and Exporters CEO David Wolpert. Picture:

US chicken imports fall foul of quotas

Linda Ensor 12 Aug 2016

Industry talent the major focus at PMA's Fresh Connections

Industry talent the major focus at PMA's Fresh Connections

12 Aug 2016

Sugar tax: Thousands 'might lose their jobs'

Sugar tax: Thousands 'might lose their jobs'

Katharine Child 12 Aug 2016

SA's most entrepreneurial sectors uncovered

SA's most entrepreneurial sectors uncovered

11 Aug 2016

Tractor sales fell by 32.2% y/y in July to 451 units: Saama

Tractor sales fell by 32.2% y/y in July to 451 units: Saama

Helmo Preuss 8 Aug 2016

Rickety Bridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 ranked as one of SA's best

Rickety Bridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 ranked as one of SA's best

8 Aug 2016

Boschendal wines awarded spots on Sommelier Selection 2016 wine list

Boschendal wines awarded spots on Sommelier Selection 2016 wine list

5 Aug 2016

Modest decline in international food prices in July

5 Aug 2016

Drought leads SA to import US maize for the first time since 2004

Drought leads SA to import US maize for the first time since 2004

4 Aug 2016

Drought: this is not a year for business as usual

Drought: this is not a year for business as usual

1 Aug 2016

Better crop forecast may ease food inflation worry

28 Jul 2016

Tru-Cape's successful harvest tempered by currency volatility

Tru-Cape's successful harvest tempered by currency volatility

27 Jul 2016

#BizSoeknBoer: Meet Vergelegen winemaker André Van Rensburg

#BizSoeknBoer: Meet Vergelegen winemaker André Van Rensburg

Cari Van Wyk 25 Jul 2016

Marketing SA food and wine tourism to international travellers

Marketing SA food and wine tourism to international travellers

25 Jul 2016

Transition into La Niña could ease food prices in SA

Transition into La Niña could ease food prices in SA

Paul Makube 22 Jul 2016

PMA Fresh Connections designed for SA fresh produce sector

PMA Fresh Connections designed for SA fresh produce sector

Cari Van Wyk 21 Jul 2016

FAO calls for increased vigilance as avian influenza virus H5N1 advances

FAO calls for increased vigilance as avian influenza virus H5N1 advances

15 Jul 2016

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MoU to improve fresh fruit trade with Italy

15 Jul 2016

SA may not be able to import enough white maize to meet demand

SA may not be able to import enough white maize to meet demand

14 Jul 2016

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Citrus growers expect easier UK access

Nompumelelo Magwaza 14 Jul 2016