While a business-like approach is essential, South African farmers need to shift from a product to a process perspective. This is according to Nico Groenewald, head of Agribusiness at Standard Bank. Read more >>
The Maize and Wheat Forums have sent amended requests to the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) for the registration and the keeping of information and submitting monthly returns in respect of maize products, wheaten products and animal feeds. Read more >>
The militant National Union of Metalworkers (Numsa) appears to be trying to widen a month-long strike at the Ngqura container terminal in the Coega Industrial Development Zone to include the Port Elizabeth harbour. But the campaign may be floundering because of a lack of numbers and recognition issues. Read more >>
The International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) and The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) will be hosting the Agribusiness and Food World Forum to be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 17-19 June. Read more >>
KISUMU: In the latest of several partnerships between tradition and modern science aimed at improving resilience to climate change, pastoralists and meteorologists in Tanzania are working together to produce weather forecasts better suited to farmers. Read more >>
The City of Tshwane is this year's host city for the Sustainability Week which will take place from 17-19 June at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria. Read more >>
KISUMU: Research on the effects of climate change on agricultural productivity and food security in Kenya shows that the country can be a leader in adaptation to a warmer climate. Read more >>
Jacob Zuma has announced the creation of new ministries in a bid to transform the economy and to restore the confidence of foreign investors in the country. Read more >>
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in the North West has officially started building the Taung Agro-Hub, which will enable fruit and vegetable producers to gain better access to markets in a more sustainable way. Read more >>
