The extreme weather conditions brought about by the El Nino system was "the single biggest" factor to upset operations at RCL Foods, denting its sugar and chicken units in the six months to end-December... read
The drought-ravaged agriculture sector would need R12bn in government support over three years if it were to return to pre-drought levels of food security... read
Next month on Bizcommunity we're very excited to be revealing to you the people behind some of your favourite and award-winning brands. Those unsung heroes responsible for the custodianship of brands - the brands you do business with, work for and love... read
Agbiz welcomes the announcement that measures are in progress to strengthen agriculture and agro-processing, although these agriculture measures appear to be... read
The drastic increase in the cost of agricultural inputs, among others, has resulted in an increased demand for alternative production finance, according to Prof Sanlie Middelberg... read
Government's decision to introduce a differential excise tariff for pot-still and vintage brandy has been welcomed by the brandy industry. To be phased in over two years... read
SA and the US have resolved all outstanding issues relating to agricultural imports from the US, paving the way for the continuation of AGOA benefits... read
Sustainable Brands Cape Town has announced its speaker lineup for SB'16 Cape Town. The over 100 speakers will lead discussions into how to innovate brands for sustainability.... read
The Treasury reprioritised R1bn in the national budget to soften the blow of the recent drought on the agriculture sector and consumers, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan told reporters... read
Populations of bees, butterflies and other species important for agricultural pollination are declining, posing potential risks to major world crops... read