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Oh, what a waste, food produced in SA is wasted
[Richard Brasher] Looking at data in the run-up to Pick n Pay's AGM, two figures stood out. The first was that more than half of those aged 15-25 in SA are jobless... read more>>



Agriculture
Ncora Rural Enterprise Development Hub yields
The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) and the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) are expecting to harvest a total... read more>>
Think in a long term way: Q&A with Mary Shelman

Cari Van Wyk

PMA Fresh Connection South Africa, the leading fresh produce conference and expo in Southern Africa which attracts members from the entire... read more>>
First Black Perigord Truffle in Western Cape sniffed out
The discovery of the first Black Perigord Truffle in the Western Cape has been confirmed by Woodford Truffles South Africa. It was discovered on... read more>>

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Aquaculture
Big data analytics can aid in better management of water networks

Eckart Zollner

Access to clean water is a basic human right, and while government strives to provide access for all, the reality is that South Africa is currently facing... read more>>
Sustainability
Farming communities facing safety and security challenges
The agricultural community has not been able to escape from the culture of violence in rural farming areas and the unnecessary loss of life... read more>>
Hydro fuel to power up agri parks
The Department of Science and Technology says proposals are on the cards to consider using hydro fuel cell technology to power-up some of the agri parks... read more>>
Government news
Help-for-farmers plan withers on vine
After promising to revitalise Gauteng's economy by helping small-scale farmers, the provincial department of economic development, agriculture... read more>>
ANC considers limiting number of golf courses
South Africa's world-renowned fairways could be under threat, if the ANC has its way. Discussion documents prepared for the ruling party's national general council... read more>>
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Business
Choosing your business' fiscal year

Sophie Baker

When starting a business, you will need to elect when your fiscal year starts and ends... read more>>
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