16 Jul 2013

Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry

So? Are you a teabag?

There are some leadership qualities that are common to every field of human endeavour, so here they are... Madiba's Teabag Laws for leadership success.

Bad news for banking is that a recent survey has found that retail banking confidence has dropped sharply, but on a brighter note,
Standard Bank has won plaudits for its mobile banking innovations. Apparently they are something of a hit with international bankers.

Thursday is Mandela Day, so what are you going to be doing? Whatever it is, at least you know you are in very good company... because Branson, Clinton and the Dalai Lama also support Mandela Day.

Finally, for the logistics sectors, the good news is that figures reveal there's a high air freight demand in Africa.

The African continent is experiencing significant growth and expanding trade. Figures released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and DHL Express's shipment numbers show increased air freight demand in South Africa and the continent as a whole during the month of April.

Rod Baker, Content Director

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Weekly top stories

Rwanda to host AgriBusiness Forum 2013
AgriBusiness Forum 2013, themed The Agri-Food Sector: A catalyst for sustainable and inclusive growth in Africa, will be held in Kigali, Rwanda from 6-9 October 2013. The announcement was made at the Brussels Press Club late last week in Belgium. Read more >>

Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry
The business of building a contemporary organic wine brand
Two young Capetonians are changing the way South Africans see wine culture with a "local is lekker" brand by the name of Green Shebeen. Read more >>


Agriculture
Biotech Fundi Awards set to honour Gauteng biotech community
On 7 August 2013, the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in partnership with The Innovation Hub will be hosting the third Biennial Biotech Fundi Awards, an awards evening to be held at The Innovation Hub, recognising the biotech community of Gauteng. Read more >>

Agri SA urges participation in rural outreach for Mandela Day
Agri SA is encouraging rural upliftment as part of Mandela Day initiatives, and is urging roleplayers in the agricultural industry to contribute to improving the living conditions of the disadvantaged. Read more >>


Farming
Rand firms, maize prices fall
[Helmo Preuss] Local grain futures eased on Monday (15 July) due to the stronger rand‚ with maize futures prices shedding more than 2%‚ while wheat futures dipped by just more than 1%. Read more >>

Spend Mandela Day on a farm in Cullinan
Vergenoeg Mining Company (VMC) and the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) are hosting a volunteer day with emerging organic farmers in Onverwacht, Cullinan on Thursday, 18 July 2013, marking Mandela Day. Read more >>

Coca-Cola, WWF work for sustainability
ATLANTA, USA: The Coca-Cola Company and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) are working to advance the Coca-Cola system's sustainability stewardship with the announcement on Wednesday (10 July) of new, bold global environmental goals and an expanded global partnership. Read more >>


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