The group, under investigation by the Competition Commission for alleged involvement in a bread price-fixing cartel, said it was still considering listing on the JSE, but a listing might be postponed due to the investigation. In the meantime, is has budgeted R1,2bn to boost output in the new financial year. 25 Feb 2008
In a bid to promote the breeding of indigenous, South African Nguni cattle, the Limpopo Department of Agriculture handed over more than 100 cattle to two previously disadvantaged farming communities on Thursday, 21 February. 22 Feb 2008
USA - Monsanto Company has received final regulatory approval in the Asian countries and areas of Japan, the Philippines and Taiwan for its second-generation soybean technology, Roundup Ready 2 Yield. These approvals represent significant progress toward the commercialisation of this new, reportedly higher-yielding, soybean technology. 20 Feb 2008
The arrival of an interconnected global marketplace on Internet time means value chains are rapidly replacing supply chains. This switch requires business owners to think well beyond traditional supply-chain arrangements in terms of greater levels of collaboration with both suppliers and customers. It also requires employees with skills far superior to their predecessors and a world outlook framed by these new realities. 15 Feb 2008
In line with South Africa's objective to strengthen and diversify the industrial sector, government has pledged R2.3 billion over the next three years to support industrial policy. 8 Feb 2008
"And ultimately, what's good for consumers is good for SA," he says. 7 Feb 2008
With food inflation in South Africa running at over 10%, a new danger is haunting the marketplace – a creature called 'agflation' or agricultural price inflation. 6 Feb 2008
The world's largest companies are moving their buying and selling to the Web. A majority of them purchase from suppliers online via the Web or with Web-based supplier integration software, according to Forrester Research. As old procurement and back-office systems mature and the opportunity for greater data analysis and efficiencies rise, these global supply chains will be linked electronically. 5 Feb 2008
Vulnerable and hungry people living in Johannesburg's inner city are enjoying the fruits of the successful Siyakhana Food Garden in Bezuidenhout Park. 5 Feb 2008
The profitability of South Africa's agricultural businesses rose by a significant 24% last year, mainly as a result of increased turnovers and improved management styles. 4 Feb 2008
The South African textile industry has long been assumed to be in terminal decline, but perhaps there is cause for some optimism. 30 Jan 2008
Cases of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in cattle have been reported in Limpopo's Vhembe district. 30 Jan 2008
Many of the costs that cause baking companies to increase prices are out of their hands. 28 Jan 2008
Organic foods are so successful that production cannot keep up with demand. However, there is another snag as well... 23 Jan 2008
Eskom's power cuts are costing dairy farmers a fortune with many having to buy up to three generators to ensure they can continue milking. 21 Jan 2008
The French government recently placed a ban on the cultivation of Monsanto's MON 810, a genetically modified maize cultivar resistant to the European maize stalk borer. 21 Jan 2008
Record ethanol production, competition for acreage with soybeans, and wheat, high oil futures prices, the weak US Dollar and global demand might push corn and cotton futures prices to record highs in 2008, predicts T & K Futures and Options Inc. 8 Jan 2008
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Land Affairs is to increase black entrepreneurs in the agricultural business sector by 10% in the next two years. 10 Dec 2007
Manufacturing activity dipped again last month will battle to rebound from a contraction seen over much of this year. 5 Dec 2007
The Wine Council of SA is is taking aim at commercial 'tie-ups' between large wine producers and retail outlets and restaurants. 28 Nov 2007
