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Inflationary pressures see alcohol and fast food purchases decline

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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

SABMiller commits to sustainability targets

SABMiller commits to sustainability targets

10 Jul 2014

[WSEN 2014 Global Summit] Defy rules to save environment

[WSEN 2014 Global Summit] Defy rules to save environment

4 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

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

SU to host first student environmental summit in Africa

SU to host first student environmental summit in Africa

18 Jun 2014

Eliminating poverty through agriculture

Eliminating poverty through agriculture

12 Jun 2014

Williamson Tea invests in solar system

Williamson Tea invests in solar system

28 May 2014

Sustainability Week strives to create awareness of environment

Sustainability Week strives to create awareness of environment

26 May 2014

New ministers and their portfolios

New ministers and their portfolios

26 May 2014

Looks like rain: traditional weather forecasts can involve studying termite movements Photo:

Melding science and tradition to tackle climate change

26 May 2014

Sustainable primary production needs a new approach

Sustainable primary production needs a new approach

22 May 2014

Kenya can lead on climate change adaptation

Kenya can lead on climate change adaptation

22 May 2014

Afgri's merger with AgriGroupe can go ahead and will bring some assistance to other small farmers in Africa. Image:

Competition Tribunal allows Afgri, AgriGroupe merger

16 Apr 2014

Egg Foundation aims to combat malnutrition

Egg Foundation aims to combat malnutrition

4 Apr 2014

AFWE plays a vital role to empower emerging farmers

AFWE plays a vital role to empower emerging farmers

28 Mar 2014

Careers, bursaries in fresh produce sector showcased at Agri-Food Fair

Careers, bursaries in fresh produce sector showcased at Agri-Food Fair

20 Mar 2014

COP11 kicks off in Cape Town

19 Mar 2014

Coffee grounds fuel mushroom growth at the Vineyard Hotel

Coffee grounds fuel mushroom growth at the Vineyard Hotel

12 Mar 2014

The town of Lephalale has been cut off after three rivers flooded outside the town. Image: Vanessa O'Neale Crous

Rescued from raging torrents

12 Mar 2014

FAO, EU help Zimbabwe's farmers expand productivity

FAO, EU help Zimbabwe's farmers expand productivity

10 Mar 2014

Boeing, SAA and RSB partner to expand biofuel production

Boeing, SAA and RSB partner to expand biofuel production

10 Mar 2014

The agricultural sector will benefit from a R7bn investment in small farms. Image: Code Innovation

Budget anchored on economic growth

27 Feb 2014

An impressive specimen with its horn intact. Image:

100 SA rhinos moving to Botswana

13 Feb 2014

Data from a comprehensive audit of all land in South Africa will be used to create a detailed property register of privately owned properties. Image:

Audit to focus next on privately owned property

Linda Ensor 13 Feb 2014

Two-a-Day invests in new packing line

Two-a-Day invests in new packing line

12 Feb 2014

C40 Cities Mayors' Summit discuss Arup's findings

C40 Cities Mayors' Summit discuss Arup's findings

10 Feb 2014

Greenpop launches Trees for Zambia 2014 fun-raiser

Greenpop launches Trees for Zambia 2014 fun-raiser

6 Feb 2014

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SABMiller commits to sustainability targets

SABMiller commits to sustainability targets

10 Jul 2014

[WSEN 2014 Global Summit] Defy rules to save environment

[WSEN 2014 Global Summit] Defy rules to save environment

4 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

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

SU to host first student environmental summit in Africa

SU to host first student environmental summit in Africa

18 Jun 2014

Eliminating poverty through agriculture

Eliminating poverty through agriculture

12 Jun 2014

Williamson Tea invests in solar system

Williamson Tea invests in solar system

28 May 2014

Sustainability Week strives to create awareness of environment

Sustainability Week strives to create awareness of environment

26 May 2014

New ministers and their portfolios

New ministers and their portfolios

26 May 2014

Looks like rain: traditional weather forecasts can involve studying termite movements Photo:

Melding science and tradition to tackle climate change

26 May 2014

Sustainable primary production needs a new approach

Sustainable primary production needs a new approach

22 May 2014

Kenya can lead on climate change adaptation

Kenya can lead on climate change adaptation

22 May 2014

Afgri's merger with AgriGroupe can go ahead and will bring some assistance to other small farmers in Africa. Image:

Competition Tribunal allows Afgri, AgriGroupe merger

16 Apr 2014

Egg Foundation aims to combat malnutrition

Egg Foundation aims to combat malnutrition

4 Apr 2014

AFWE plays a vital role to empower emerging farmers

AFWE plays a vital role to empower emerging farmers

28 Mar 2014

Careers, bursaries in fresh produce sector showcased at Agri-Food Fair

Careers, bursaries in fresh produce sector showcased at Agri-Food Fair

20 Mar 2014

COP11 kicks off in Cape Town

19 Mar 2014

Coffee grounds fuel mushroom growth at the Vineyard Hotel

Coffee grounds fuel mushroom growth at the Vineyard Hotel

12 Mar 2014

The town of Lephalale has been cut off after three rivers flooded outside the town. Image: Vanessa O'Neale Crous

Rescued from raging torrents

12 Mar 2014

FAO, EU help Zimbabwe's farmers expand productivity

FAO, EU help Zimbabwe's farmers expand productivity

10 Mar 2014

Boeing, SAA and RSB partner to expand biofuel production

Boeing, SAA and RSB partner to expand biofuel production

10 Mar 2014

The agricultural sector will benefit from a R7bn investment in small farms. Image: Code Innovation

Budget anchored on economic growth

27 Feb 2014

An impressive specimen with its horn intact. Image:

100 SA rhinos moving to Botswana

13 Feb 2014

Data from a comprehensive audit of all land in South Africa will be used to create a detailed property register of privately owned properties. Image:

Audit to focus next on privately owned property

Linda Ensor 13 Feb 2014

Two-a-Day invests in new packing line

Two-a-Day invests in new packing line

12 Feb 2014

C40 Cities Mayors' Summit discuss Arup's findings

C40 Cities Mayors' Summit discuss Arup's findings

10 Feb 2014

Greenpop launches Trees for Zambia 2014 fun-raiser

Greenpop launches Trees for Zambia 2014 fun-raiser

6 Feb 2014

Minimum wage for farm workers amended

Minimum wage for farm workers amended

31 Jan 2014

ONE launches new agricultural campaign

ONE launches new agricultural campaign

31 Jan 2014

Sales of farm machinery are likely to be subdued this year according to analysts. Image: Wiki Images

Farm machinery sales forecasts point to hard year

Nick Hedley 13 Jan 2014

The push for legalisation of rhino horn trade

The push for legalisation of rhino horn trade

Sharon van Wyk 7 Jan 2014

Rhodes Food's land reform bears fruit

Rhodes Food's land reform bears fruit

13 Dec 2013

Rooibos prices to rise by 15%

Rooibos prices to rise by 15%

4 Dec 2013

Farming industry shows signs of improvement

Farming industry shows signs of improvement

3 Dec 2013

Urban organic agriculture in downtown Joburg

Urban organic agriculture in downtown Joburg

25 Nov 2013

Satellite broadband might be a solution for people in remote areas. Image: noomhh

Incredible Connection‚ MaxConnect partner for broadband roll out

Bekezela Phakathi 19 Nov 2013

WWF welcomes rock lobster recovery plan

WWF welcomes rock lobster recovery plan

14 Nov 2013

Woolies' growers take lead in farming for future

Woolies' growers take lead in farming for future

Zeenat Moorad 1 Nov 2013