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| | | | Paul Makube It is estimated that a R1/litre increase in fuel costs equates to a R1bn increase in input costs per year to the agriculture sector. These costs manifest differently across the various industries from planting, harvesting, distribution and packaging... read | | | The Underberg Farmers Association, to integrate and work more closely with their neighbouring small-scale farmers, actively implements social and community-building strategies to assist them with any aspect of farming... read | | | | Distell Group Holdings celebrated its relisting on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) following the collapse of its ownership structure, a move widely welcomed by investors... read | | | | "Abalone has become a key export market for the Matzikama District and our department will remain committed to trying to further boost investment into this potentially lucrative market." read | | | | A growing number of countries are signing up to a global agreement that helps stop illegal fishing... read | | | | Maryanne Gicobi East African countries could lead the world in growth in consumption of tea during the next decade, even as they occupy top positions in exports of the commodity... read | | | | Dr Alec Basson "Improving the nutritional quality of sorghum and pearl millet is important, but it is equally vital to determine whether altering the composition of these cereals may lead to unforeseen and/or undesirable consequences that may not be immediately obvious..." read | | | Pius Sawa Agrimatters is betting that Greenfert, an organic fertiliser made from animal and plant residues, could hold the key to improving crop yields and reducing the incidence of nitrate poisoning among the children of smallholder farmers... read | | | | Underscoring how persistent conflicts and adverse climate shocks are taking a toll on food security, no country exited the list... read | | | | FAO's set of 20 interconnected actions offers a practical guide for countries on how to strengthen food security, generate decent employment, spur rural development and economic growth, conserve natural resources and respond to climate change... read | | | | Ilse van den Berg Did you know that the Constantia Valley is celebrating 333 years of winemaking in the region this year? I'd say it's a pretty good reason to celebrate when so many businesses close their doors after two years... read | | | | | | | |
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