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Coega Dairy expansion driven by growth
Coega Dairy expansion driven by growth
Coega Dairy has completed the expansion of its warehouse and office facilities. The dairy company started... read



Youth Month
Mzwandile Duma
#YouthMonth: For the love of farming and making a difference

Cari Van Wyk

Stuart says "The best of our future farmers are ready to farm in their own right." I decided to get the details from the horse's mouth and spoke to one of the Future Farmers, Mzwandile Duma... read
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Agriculture
USAID Africa Bureau
$24 billion investment boost for African agriculture
The African Development Bank has pledged 24 billion US dollars as an investment to ensure the implementation of the continent's agricultural transformation agenda... read
Who's making a big impression on Biz?
Who's making a big impression on Biz?

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As Bizcommunity's reputation as a premier global resource for industry news from the African continent increases, so our 600+ Press Office holders and company listings are reaping the benefits... read
Agribusiness
Kevin Hedderwick
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Famous Brands spots gap, buys 'practically unused' tomato paste factory

Robert Laing

Famous Brands has bought a bankrupt tomato paste factory in the Coega precinct... read
What farmers should know about succession planning
What farmers should know about succession planning
Farmers should critically examine the way they are preparing for the future if their estate planning is centred on ensuring that their agriculture legacy is continued by their children... read
Agri Tech
Si-Low: A low-cost grain storage unit for Africa
Si-Low: A low-cost grain storage unit for Africa

Katie de Klee

Anthony Brown has developed the Si-Low, a low-cost grain storage unit to help prevent farmers in Africa from loosing their grain after they harvest... read
Agro-processing
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CSIR puts price tag on the impact of algae on irrigation costs
The CSIR has estimated that commercial farmers in the Dwars River area spend approximately R600,000 annually to rid their irrigation systems of filamentous algae... read
Commodities & Fairtrade
Faking food security
Faking food security
With less food and more people, demand is outstripping supply. One solution to this problem could be the creation of fake foods... read
#WeeklyWineWrap: SA wine industry could add 100,000+ jobs by 2025
#WeeklyWineWrap: SA wine industry could add 100,000+ jobs by 2025

Anna-Bet Stemmet

This week we take a look at how the Brexit decision could influence the UK wine trade, get some good news regarding South African job creation, learn more about China's millennial connoisseurs and congratulate Stellenrust on its inclusion in the SAWi Grand Wines Collection. read
Food Security
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African hunger policy silent on climate risks

Baraka Rateng

A deal aimed to double agricultural production and end hunger in Africa has underestimated the impact climate change will have on the continent's food production... read
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