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Agri-tech startups the future of farming
The AMPION Veture Bus aims to create ten agri-tech startups to provide innovative solutions to transform the agricultural sector in Africa... read


Agriculture
There is hope yet for agriculture
FNB remains optimistic about the financial well-being of its farming clients despite the harsh drought conditions the agriculture industry is currently facing... read
Agri Tech
Working for Africa

Nicci Botha

The third and final day of the EMRC Africa Finance and Investment Forum (AFIF) saw presentations on agricultural investment opportunities on the continent as a whole... read
ICT can take farming into the future

Ian Theunissen

Ahmed Ibrahim Wakea Allah is a farmer in Sudan. By taking part in an e-agriculture project, he quadrupled his wheat yield in just one year... read
Commercial Fishing
Inland fishing industry needs effective guidelines
The Water Research Commission (WRC) has welcomed the launch of a new fishing app during the celebration of the World Fisheries Day... read
Sea Harvest committed to fishing sustainably
According to Felix Ratheb, Sea Harvest' Chief Executive Officer, it is well documented that the ocean's fish stocks are under severe pressure from overfishing... read
Commodities & Fairtrade
Distell and Terlato Wine Group is merging spirits
Distell Group has established a joint venture with US-based Terlato Wine Group to maximise distributions and sales of its top brands... read
Mooketsi Market benefiting Limpopo's emerging farmers
Since opening its doors in November 2014, the Mooketsi fresh produce market in Polokwane has managed to attract the support of more than 150 producers from across South Africa... read
Sustainability
Farmers request inclusion of agriculture in COP 21
Southern African farmers and farmer's organisations are shocked by the absence of an agricultural proposal in the COP 21 draft text among parties in the COP-process... read
SANParks prepares for drought
As dry conditions persist, South African National Parks (SANParks) adopted principles to develop drought preparedness plans for affected parks... read
Business
Steps to create and maintain a great company culture

John Sanei

The internet has created two clear pockets of people: the hyper-informed consumer and the hyper-sensitive staff member... read
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