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Thank you for being part of Bizcommunity this year. We hope you will remain a part of our local, African and global business communities in 2016.

December is considered a quiet time for business news, nevertheless we will keep you updated with daily stories across our industries throughout the festive season. This is our last newsletter for 2015, our first editions for 2016 will be ready for delivery on Monday, 4 January.

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Weekly top stories
The Best of Biz 2015: Agriculture
We've compiled a #BestofBiz 2015 list for all our industries, from articles with the most views, the most-read contributors to the press offices with the most hits. read


Making a difference one green meal at a time
[Cari Van Wyk] We live in an unsustainable world and it has become a problem of such magnitude that I wonder if you would believe that simply... read


Aquaculture
Reviewing South Africa's blue economy

Trudie Nichols

South Africa's 'blue economy' seeks to utilise the country's oceans to develop the mining, agriculture, tourism and transport sectors, however there are legislative and regulatory uncertainties attached to this plan... read
Commodities & Fairtrade
Farmers selling stock as cost of feed escalates

Bekezela Phakathi

Livestock producers across SA are paying up to R1,000/ton more for feed than last year because of the drought, says Agri Western Cape... read
Filling the black hole in food sourcing

Matija Zulj

According to the World Bank, the food and agriculture sector accounts for 10% of the global gross domestic product, which makes the sector worth almost $5 trillion... read
Data Management
Maximising data resources key to water crisis

Kroshlen Moodley

With an average annual rainfall of 450mm - compared to a global average of 870mm - South Africa is a water scarce country, ranking 30th driest in the world. read
Food Security
New food security programme promotes sustainable living
In an effort to promote household food security, agricultural and agri-processing company Tongaat Hulett, in partnership with the KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development... read
Forestry
Unilever calls for support in reforestation
South Africa is experiencing droughts, heatwaves and unseasonably cold weather, and so, recognising the crucial role played by trees in absorbing greenhouse gases... read
Sustainability
Climate smart agriculture key to development
Research by NEPAD through the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme shows that climate change effects are becoming more frequent... read
Land Bank to help drought-hit farmers

Jenni Evans, News24

"Farmers genuinely need more state support right now," the Land Bank replied to a question in Parliament on what it would do to help farmers facing financial ruin... read
International
Syria to export 700,000 tons of citrus to Russia: official
DAMASCUS - Syria will export more than 700,000 tons of citrus fruits to Russia to "fill the gap" left by Moscow's ban on Turkish agricultural products, officials said Tuesday... read
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Business
Eight festive season survival tips for small businesses

Daryl Blundell

For small businesses, the festive season might be their busiest time or an opportunity to regroup for the New Year. Here are eight ways to make the most of the holidays... read
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