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Poultry importers head for court

The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (Amie) will bring an application in the High Court in Pretoria on Tuesday (18 June) for information about an increase in chicken import duty costs. 18 Jun 2013 08:15

Seven provinces to benefit from integrated agricultural programme

PRETORIA: Government will this financial year implement an accelerated, integrated agricultural production programme in seven provinces. 18 Jun 2013 06:39

Advanced Rice Varieties for Africa launched

COTONOU: A new generation of high-performing rice varieties has been launched by the Africa Rice Breeding Task Force under a new brand called ARICA - which stands for Advanced Rice Varieties for Africa. 14 Jun 2013 09:17

Wholesale trade sales keep rising

Wholesale trade sales at constant (2012) prices increased by 7.2% year-on-year (y/y) in April compared with a revised 0.5% (0.7%) y/y decrease in March‚ Statistics SA (Stats SA) data showed on Thursday (13 June). 14 Jun 2013 07:36

Agri-Vie, Vida Oils take on coconut oil industry

Private equity fund Agri-Vie is set to embark on a US$4 million (approximately R37 million) joint venture with Vida Oils International. The proposed project will entail processing coconut into specialist oils and fats that will be distributed to the food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and chemical sectors in South Africa. 13 Jun 2013 11:21

Employers perturbed by labour ban

The National Employers Association of SA (Neasa) on Wednesday (12 June) added its voice to organisations opposing a total ban of labour brokers. 13 Jun 2013 08:54

Agri SA urges farmers to support electricity-saving measures

Agri SA president Johannes Möller has expressed the organisation's support for Eskom's request to limit electricity use. This follows an information session with agriculture in which Eskom provided particulars regarding the expected demand for electricity over the next two months. 12 Jun 2013 15:17

High prices a threat to food security

High food prices pose a serious threat to food security at both household and country level, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Tina Joemat Pettersson told the National Assembly on Tuesday. 12 Jun 2013 09:51