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Source: Holland & Associates (fair use). The Namaquasfontein Skool Dam was illegally enlarged in 2017.

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Beef, oils, and vegetables lead rise in food costs despite stable inflation

Beef, oils, and vegetables lead rise in food costs despite stable inflation

18 Jun 2025

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South African agribusiness optimism remains despite confidence index dip

By Wandile Sihlobo 18 Jun 2025

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How crop diversification is boosting productivity and sustainability in SA agriculture

How crop diversification is boosting productivity and sustainability in SA agriculture

30 Jan 2024

Biosecurity in South Africa: A perfect storm?

Biosecurity in South Africa: A perfect storm?

John Hudson 17 Jan 2024

Rui Lopes, animal welfare specialist and Equity Principal & Head of Africa Relations at Lopes Attorneys

#BizTrends2024: Animal welfare laws and regulation - what we can expect in 2024

Rui Lopes and Michael Jenkins 16 Jan 2024

30 years into democracy: How has South Africa's agricultural sector performed?

30 years into democracy: How has South Africa's agricultural sector performed?

Wandile Sihlobo 15 Jan 2024

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Several Mpumalanga farm owners issued with contravention and prohibition notices for violating laws

11 Jan 2024

Tongaat Hulett business rescue plans amended after judicial ruling

Tongaat Hulett business rescue plans amended after judicial ruling

3 Jan 2024

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Makhathini Lower Pongola water association to ensure fair water management

19 Dec 2023

FAO report: Food production plummets as disasters cost $123bn yearly

FAO report: Food production plummets as disasters cost $123bn yearly

13 Dec 2023

Save the date: Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba 2024

Save the date: Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba 2024

YehBaby Marketing Creatives 12 Dec 2023

Agribusiness confidence hits record low in Q4 2023

Agribusiness confidence hits record low in Q4 2023

Wandile Sihlobo 11 Dec 2023

Beef market outlook: Is the beef industry likely to rebound in 2024?

Beef market outlook: Is the beef industry likely to rebound in 2024?

8 Dec 2023

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Parliament passes key Bills

7 Dec 2023

A surprise nosedive in agriculture GDP outcomes in Q3, 2023

A surprise nosedive in agriculture GDP outcomes in Q3, 2023

Paul Makube 6 Dec 2023

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Q3 2023 sees stealthy 4% jump in agriculture export earnings

Paul Makube 5 Dec 2023

#COP28: 7 food and agriculture innovations needed to protect the climate and feed a rapidly growing world

#COP28: 7 food and agriculture innovations needed to protect the climate and feed a rapidly growing world

Paul Winters 4 Dec 2023

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Seeding success: Exploring the strategic opportunities of investing in The Bush

1 Dec 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.

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

29 Nov 2023

Food inflation accelerates as fruit and vegetable costs jump in October

Food inflation accelerates as fruit and vegetable costs jump in October

Paul Makube 28 Nov 2023

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Airport Business Park transforms George, sparks economic growth

20 Nov 2023

Tobias Doyer appointed CEO of Grain SA

Tobias Doyer appointed CEO of Grain SA

15 Nov 2023

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

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

Paul Makube 15 Nov 2023

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

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

John Hudson 14 Nov 2023

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

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

Wandile Sihlobo 14 Nov 2023

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World-class medical cannabis company in Lesotho for sale

8 Nov 2023

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

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

6 Nov 2023

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George's 262ha berry and avo farm in business rescue

2 Nov 2023

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

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

Ange Aboa 27 Oct 2023

TNPA requests proposals for citrus handling terminal at Port of Durban

TNPA requests proposals for citrus handling terminal at Port of Durban

20 Oct 2023

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Standard Bank's R1.5m aid and OneFarm share mobilisation for flood-hit regions

16 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied. Josua Joubert, chief executive and principal officer of CompCare Medical Scheme.

Comprehensive healthcare support vital in ensuring food security

Josua Joubert 12 Oct 2023

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