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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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Leadership shakeup at Moderna ahead of major vaccine rollouts

Katja Hamilton

ARB rules Melon Mobile's 'unlimited' plans are misleading: here's why

Karabo Ledwaba

State of the Retail Nation Q3: Consumer confidence starts to recover ahead of Black Friday

Rainbow Chicken supports FAO’s 2024 World Food Day Poster Contest initiative

Rainbow Chicken supports FAO’s 2024 World Food Day Poster Contest initiativeRainbow Chicken

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Education is key as momentum shifts in SA's cannabis industry

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Simply Boer at Nampo 2024 offering affordable cover for farm workers

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Quantum Foods suffers R35m loss on bird flu, power cuts

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Quantum Foods suffers R35m loss on bird flu, power cuts

Nelson Banya 1 Dec 2023

3 ways AI can help farmers tackle the challenges of modern agriculture

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3 ways AI can help farmers tackle the challenges of modern agriculture

Joe Hollis 30 Nov 2023

Cooking oil prices tamed amid the record 2023 canola harvest

Agriculture

Cooking oil prices tamed amid the record 2023 canola harvest

30 Nov 2023

Source: Supplied. Blue Mountain Berries, a profitable and fully operational berry and avocado farm just outside of George that is being sold via sealed bid after being placed in business rescue.

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Ending child labour in the agriculture sector: Where risk draws the line

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Ending child labour in the agriculture sector: Where risk draws the line

Kate Collier 29 Nov 2023

#AAII23: Discussing the importance of investing in women-led agribusinesses

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Aa-isha Hassiem 28 Nov 2023

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28 Nov 2023

Food inflation accelerates as fruit and vegetable costs jump in October

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Food inflation accelerates as fruit and vegetable costs jump in October

Paul Makube 28 Nov 2023

How digital twins will enable the next generation of precision agriculture

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Istvan David 27 Nov 2023

2 SAB plants get R5,8bn upgrades

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2 SAB plants get R5,8bn upgrades

24 Nov 2023

Citrus exports plummet as SA growers face mounting challenges

Agriculture

Citrus exports plummet as SA growers face mounting challenges

23 Nov 2023

Climate change and farming: Economists warn more needs to be done to adapt in sub-Saharan Africa

Agriculture

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Abeeb Babatunde Omotoso and Abiodun Olusola Omotayo 22 Nov 2023

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Initiative seeks to combat alien species

20 Nov 2023

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Airport Business Park transforms George, sparks economic growth

20 Nov 2023

Astral Foods swings to loss on R2bn electricity, bird flu hit

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Nelson Banya 20 Nov 2023

2023 Diners Club Winemaker Awards winners announced

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2023 Diners Club Winemaker Awards winners announced

20 Nov 2023

Platter's by Diners Club South African Wine Guide 2024 is here

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17 Nov 2023

Zimbabwe horticulture sees green shoots, targets $1bn exports

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Nyasha Chingono 17 Nov 2023

Western Cape small-scale fishers finally get their rights

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Western Cape small-scale fishers finally get their rights

Liezl Human 16 Nov 2023

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16 Nov 2023

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Zimbabwe horticulture sees green shoots, targets $1bn exports

Horticulture

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Nyasha Chingono 17 Nov 2023

Bird flu could be eradicated by editing the genes of chickens - our study shows how

Food Security

Bird flu could be eradicated by editing the genes of chickens - our study shows how

Alewo Idoko-Akoh 3 Nov 2023

Traders call for retaliation following Kenyan ban on exports

Import/Export

Traders call for retaliation following Kenyan ban on exports

27 Oct 2023

Ivory Coast in fresh stand-off with cocoa buyers over premium

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Cooking oil prices tamed amid the record 2023 canola harvest

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Source: Supplied. Blue Mountain Berries, a profitable and fully operational berry and avocado farm just outside of George that is being sold via sealed bid after being placed in business rescue.

PropertyWhat buying a commercial property in business rescue means for new owners

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Ending child labour in the agriculture sector: Where risk draws the line

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Kate Collier 29 Nov 2023

#AAII23: Discussing the importance of investing in women-led agribusinesses

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Aa-isha Hassiem 28 Nov 2023

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AgriculturePoultry prices set to soar over holidays and into 2024, warns AMIE

28 Nov 2023

Food inflation accelerates as fruit and vegetable costs jump in October

AgricultureFood inflation accelerates as fruit and vegetable costs jump in October

Paul Makube 28 Nov 2023

How digital twins will enable the next generation of precision agriculture

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Istvan David 27 Nov 2023

2 SAB plants get R5,8bn upgrades

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24 Nov 2023

Citrus exports plummet as SA growers face mounting challenges

AgricultureCitrus exports plummet as SA growers face mounting challenges

23 Nov 2023

Climate change and farming: Economists warn more needs to be done to adapt in sub-Saharan Africa

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Abeeb Babatunde Omotoso and Abiodun Olusola Omotayo 22 Nov 2023

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ESG & SustainabilityInitiative seeks to combat alien species

20 Nov 2023

Source: Supplied.

PropertyAirport Business Park transforms George, sparks economic growth

20 Nov 2023

Astral Foods swings to loss on R2bn electricity, bird flu hit

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2023 Diners Club Winemaker Awards winners announced

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20 Nov 2023

Platter's by Diners Club South African Wine Guide 2024 is here

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17 Nov 2023

Western Cape small-scale fishers finally get their rights

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Liezl Human 16 Nov 2023

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AgricultureSouth Africa's food security at risk, farmers warn

16 Nov 2023

Tobias Doyer appointed CEO of Grain SA

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15 Nov 2023

Agriculture sector defies odds with 10% year-on-year job growth in Q3 2023

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Paul Makube 15 Nov 2023

The year that was for agriculture and what to expect in 2024

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John Hudson 14 Nov 2023

Diseases on farms in South Africa: Recent outbreaks point to weaknesses in the system

AgricultureDiseases on farms in South Africa: Recent outbreaks point to weaknesses in the system

Wandile Sihlobo 14 Nov 2023

Creecy publishes Game Meat Strategy for SA

AgricultureCreecy publishes Game Meat Strategy for SA

13 Nov 2023

Absa Top 10 Olive Oil Awards announces 2023 winners

AgricultureAbsa Top 10 Olive Oil Awards announces 2023 winners

10 Nov 2023

Tiger Brands advocates for nutritious breakfast alternatives in face of global egg shortage

RetailTiger Brands advocates for nutritious breakfast alternatives in face of global egg shortage

9 Nov 2023

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PropertyWorld-class medical cannabis company in Lesotho for sale

8 Nov 2023

The Eco Green Wall is an example of a sustainable living wall system. Karen Botes

AgricultureGrowing African vegetables on buildings can save space and feed cities - new study

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Karoo lamb's GI status boosts region's fortunes

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Food security: The battle of narratives and the role of private sector investment

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Castle Milk Stout scoops Gold at 2023 Gold Monde Awards

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Global food prices dip in October

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Source: Supplied. Wesley Cowan, director for Galetti corporate real estate.

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2 Nov 2023

Jacobs adds 2 new blends to Barista Editions range

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Rural women shed light on food insecurity

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Liezl Human 1 Nov 2023

New professional body to support South African wine industry workforce

AgricultureNew professional body to support South African wine industry workforce

31 Oct 2023

Fire-smart farming: How the crops we plant could help reduce the risk of wildfires on agricultural landscapes

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ESG & SustainabilityHome countries of major rainforests agree to work together to save them

Ange Kasongo 30 Oct 2023

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Agriculture2023 FNB SA Top 10 Sauvignon Blanc winners revealed

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