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World food prices up in March

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FAO report: World food commodity prices decline for 7th consecutive month

11 Mar 2024

FAO reports decline in global food prices led by wheat and maize

FAO reports decline in global food prices led by wheat and maize

5 Feb 2024

SA signs wine labelling protocol

SA signs wine labelling protocol

22 Oct 2018

Should vegans avoid avocados and almonds?

Should vegans avoid avocados and almonds?

Dominic Wilkinson 17 Oct 2018

The best Biz summer holiday (content) package ever!

The best Biz summer holiday (content) package ever!

Bizcommunity.com 15 Oct 2018

Absa crowns SA's top 10 olive oils for 2018

Absa crowns SA's top 10 olive oils for 2018

10 Oct 2018

Tip the farmer that grew your coffee on National Coffee Day

Tip the farmer that grew your coffee on National Coffee Day

28 Sep 2018

Russia a major destination for SA fresh produce exports

Russia a major destination for SA fresh produce exports

20 Sep 2018

The evolution of rooibos tea, and why we love it

The evolution of rooibos tea, and why we love it

14 Sep 2018

Sesame oil market continues to see positive growth globally

Sesame oil market continues to see positive growth globally

13 Sep 2018

Nespresso's plans to boost coffee production in Zimbabwe

Nespresso's plans to boost coffee production in Zimbabwe

10 Sep 2018

Is 'chocapocalypse' looming? Why we need to understand what's at stake

Is 'chocapocalypse' looming? Why we need to understand what's at stake

Jovana Stanisljevic 4 Sep 2018

Making chicken VAT-free should be a national imperative, says FairPlay founder

Making chicken VAT-free should be a national imperative, says FairPlay founder

3 Sep 2018

These are South Africa's best olive oils

These are South Africa's best olive oils

27 Aug 2018

Delays in South Africa's wheat tariff publication not helpful

Delays in South Africa's wheat tariff publication not helpful

Wandile Sihlobo 20 Aug 2018

Kenya's 'fruitless years' in South Africa come to an end with avocados re-entering the market

Kenya's 'fruitless years' in South Africa come to an end with avocados re-entering the market

17 Aug 2018

Increased global consumption of poppy seed

Increased global consumption of poppy seed

14 Aug 2018

South Africa and Zambia's maize supplies are in good shape

South Africa and Zambia's maize supplies are in good shape

Wandile Sihlobo 13 Aug 2018

How to show consumers the benefits of genetically modified foods

How to show consumers the benefits of genetically modified foods

David Di Zhang and Grant Alexander Wilson 8 Aug 2018

Tapioca starch market to exceed revenue by 2028

Tapioca starch market to exceed revenue by 2028

8 Aug 2018

Farming innovations changing the South African agricultural landscape

Farming innovations changing the South African agricultural landscape

Bruce Hakutizwi 8 Aug 2018

Is East African agriculture at risk of playing second fiddle to oil wealth?

Is East African agriculture at risk of playing second fiddle to oil wealth?

6 Aug 2018

Agriculture commodity price on exports drop significantly

Agriculture commodity price on exports drop significantly

2 Aug 2018

Macadamia crop to double globally over next 4 years

Macadamia crop to double globally over next 4 years

31 Jul 2018

African governments must effectively implement trade agreements

African governments must effectively implement trade agreements

Mmatlou Kalab and Wandile Sihlobo 30 Jul 2018

Maize crop estimates remain unchanged

Maize crop estimates remain unchanged

27 Jul 2018

Key findings and insights into the U.S. tomato market

Key findings and insights into the U.S. tomato market

26 Jul 2018

Teija Lublinkhoff, WBC International judge at the SA Nationals. Image supplied.

Inaugural Creative Coffee Week celebrates Durban's emerging coffee culture

26 Jul 2018

Levy for soya beans allows access to new cultivars and technology

Levy for soya beans allows access to new cultivars and technology

18 Jul 2018

FairPlay demands enquiry into SA sugar tariff debacle

FairPlay demands enquiry into SA sugar tariff debacle

16 Jul 2018

The empowering impact of macadamia trading on the SA economy

The empowering impact of macadamia trading on the SA economy

11 Jul 2018

Rising import food bill a challenge for poorer countries

Rising import food bill a challenge for poorer countries

10 Jul 2018

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Should vegans avoid avocados and almonds?

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Absa crowns SA's top 10 olive oils for 2018

Absa crowns SA's top 10 olive oils for 2018

10 Oct 2018

Tip the farmer that grew your coffee on National Coffee Day

Tip the farmer that grew your coffee on National Coffee Day

28 Sep 2018

Russia a major destination for SA fresh produce exports

Russia a major destination for SA fresh produce exports

20 Sep 2018

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The evolution of rooibos tea, and why we love it

14 Sep 2018

Sesame oil market continues to see positive growth globally

Sesame oil market continues to see positive growth globally

13 Sep 2018

Nespresso's plans to boost coffee production in Zimbabwe

Nespresso's plans to boost coffee production in Zimbabwe

10 Sep 2018

Is 'chocapocalypse' looming? Why we need to understand what's at stake

Is 'chocapocalypse' looming? Why we need to understand what's at stake

Jovana Stanisljevic 4 Sep 2018

Making chicken VAT-free should be a national imperative, says FairPlay founder

Making chicken VAT-free should be a national imperative, says FairPlay founder

3 Sep 2018

These are South Africa's best olive oils

These are South Africa's best olive oils

27 Aug 2018

Delays in South Africa's wheat tariff publication not helpful

Delays in South Africa's wheat tariff publication not helpful

Wandile Sihlobo 20 Aug 2018

Kenya's 'fruitless years' in South Africa come to an end with avocados re-entering the market

Kenya's 'fruitless years' in South Africa come to an end with avocados re-entering the market

17 Aug 2018

Increased global consumption of poppy seed

Increased global consumption of poppy seed

14 Aug 2018

South Africa and Zambia's maize supplies are in good shape

South Africa and Zambia's maize supplies are in good shape

Wandile Sihlobo 13 Aug 2018

How to show consumers the benefits of genetically modified foods

How to show consumers the benefits of genetically modified foods

David Di Zhang and Grant Alexander Wilson 8 Aug 2018

Tapioca starch market to exceed revenue by 2028

Tapioca starch market to exceed revenue by 2028

8 Aug 2018

Farming innovations changing the South African agricultural landscape

Farming innovations changing the South African agricultural landscape

Bruce Hakutizwi 8 Aug 2018

Is East African agriculture at risk of playing second fiddle to oil wealth?

Is East African agriculture at risk of playing second fiddle to oil wealth?

6 Aug 2018

Agriculture commodity price on exports drop significantly

Agriculture commodity price on exports drop significantly

2 Aug 2018

Macadamia crop to double globally over next 4 years

Macadamia crop to double globally over next 4 years

31 Jul 2018

African governments must effectively implement trade agreements

African governments must effectively implement trade agreements

Mmatlou Kalab and Wandile Sihlobo 30 Jul 2018

Maize crop estimates remain unchanged

Maize crop estimates remain unchanged

27 Jul 2018

Key findings and insights into the U.S. tomato market

Key findings and insights into the U.S. tomato market

26 Jul 2018

Teija Lublinkhoff, WBC International judge at the SA Nationals. Image supplied.

Inaugural Creative Coffee Week celebrates Durban's emerging coffee culture

26 Jul 2018

Levy for soya beans allows access to new cultivars and technology

Levy for soya beans allows access to new cultivars and technology

18 Jul 2018

FairPlay demands enquiry into SA sugar tariff debacle

FairPlay demands enquiry into SA sugar tariff debacle

16 Jul 2018

The empowering impact of macadamia trading on the SA economy

The empowering impact of macadamia trading on the SA economy

11 Jul 2018

Rising import food bill a challenge for poorer countries

Rising import food bill a challenge for poorer countries

10 Jul 2018

#AgriMarkets: Soya bean remains at the heart of US-China trade war

#AgriMarkets: Soya bean remains at the heart of US-China trade war

Wandile Sihlobo 9 Jul 2018

Food Price Index shows 1.3% drop for June

Food Price Index shows 1.3% drop for June

5 Jul 2018

#AgriMarkets: The weather remains a vital part of the discussion in SA wheat market

#AgriMarkets: The weather remains a vital part of the discussion in SA wheat market

4 Jul 2018

Organic concentrated tomatoes the preferred choice for global markets

Organic concentrated tomatoes the preferred choice for global markets

3 Jul 2018

Forecast of 2018 summer crop increased

Forecast of 2018 summer crop increased

28 Jun 2018

Consider integrated farming - Makgato

Consider integrated farming - Makgato

Irene Kgakgamatso 28 Jun 2018

Four million coffee seedlings distributed to farmers

Four million coffee seedlings distributed to farmers

26 Jun 2018

PMA's Centre for Growing Talent is committed to developing the fresh produce industry

PMA's Centre for Growing Talent is committed to developing the fresh produce industry

22 Jun 2018

New EU cashew nut project offers hope to 15,000 farmers

New EU cashew nut project offers hope to 15,000 farmers

Kazungu Samuel 18 Jun 2018

Baobab trees have more than 300 uses but they're dying in Africa

Baobab trees have more than 300 uses but they're dying in Africa

Aida Cuní Sanchez 15 Jun 2018

Agricultural policies need to address child labour concerns

Agricultural policies need to address child labour concerns

13 Jun 2018

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