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FAO: Biggest food price jump in four years
In June, international food commodity prices shot up 4.2 percent, the steepest monthly increase in... read


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Statistics shows open market can contribute to land redistribution
13% of agricultural land traded in the open market last year was transferred to black individuals, according to statistics kept by WinDeed... read
OECD-FAO Outlook sees likely end to high agricultural prices
OECD-FAO Outlook sees likely end to high agricultural prices
According to the OECD and FAO's latest 10-year Outlook, the period of high agriculture commodity prices is most likely over. However, as the probability of a... read
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Africa not for sissies, especially agriculture
Africa is the continent with 46% of the world's underutilised land, the bulk of the ground water resources and the best climate for agriculture production, yet our farmers are the poorest... read
Agribusiness
Book your place at the African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII) 2016 today!
Book your place at the African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII) 2016 today!

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The African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII), taking place from 28-30 November in Cape Town, covers various facets within the agribusiness and agro-processing sector in Africa, focussing on creating a voice for investment-ready projects... read
Country Bird set to block Sovereign's BEE scheme
Country Bird set to block Sovereign's BEE scheme

Ann Crotty

Country Bird Holdings (CBH) looks to be on track to block a proposed scheme that threatens to put control of Sovereign Foods out of its reach... read
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Sovereign executives plan to feather their nests in takeover

Ann Crotty

As Country Bird scooped up another 3.5m Sovereign Food shares on Friday, details began to emerge of plans for a huge payout to the top six Sovereign executives in the event of a hostile takeover... read
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Country Bird finally swoops on Sovereign with firm buyout offer

Marc Hasenfuss

After months of speculation, unlisted poultry group Country Bird Holdings (CBH) has finally swooped on Eastern Cape-based rival Sovereign Food Investments, with firm intention for a premium-priced buyout offer... read
Agri Tech
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Growing food in thin air
African farmers constantly have to compete against climate change, adverse weather conditions, drought, affected soil and high costs... read
Agro-processing
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New tomato paste plant a big boost for farmers

Zandile Mbabela

The hunt is on for Eastern Cape farmers to supply franchising giant Famous Brands' new tomato paste plant at the Coega Industrial Development Zone... read
Sub-Saharan Africa agriculture to rise 2.6% yearly through 2025
Sub-Saharan Africa agriculture to rise 2.6% yearly through 2025
Sub-Saharan Africa's agricultural output may rise 2.6% annually through 2025, boosted by productivity improvements... read
Commercial Fishing
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Report urges more work to curb overfishing despite progress
Due to stronger aquaculture supply and firm demand, record hauls for some key species and reduced wastage, global per capita fish consumption has risen above 20 kilograms... read
Commodities & Fairtrade
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Where is the price top for avocados?
The South-African avocado season is at its end and Peru is halfway there. The harvest from Chile is expected to arrive in Europe at the end of September... read
Fertilisers & GMOs
Training programme to improve access to fertilisers and smallholder development
Training programme to improve access to fertilisers and smallholder development
Limpopo province's smallholder farmers are continuously confronted with the challenges of raising their productivity to boost food security due to limited access and low use of fertilisers... read
Food Security
UN aims to boost response to El Niño's impact and prepare for La Niña
UN aims to boost response to El Niño's impact and prepare for La Niña
UN agencies urged greater preparedness to deal with the possible occurrence later this year of a La Niña climate event, closely related to the El Niño cycle that has had... read
Horticulture
#WeeklyWineWrap: Scientists invent a machine that makes wine non-stop
#WeeklyWineWrap: Scientists invent a machine that makes wine non-stop

Anna-Bet Stemmet

This week we take a look at the machine that makes wine non-stop; happily note that the fine wine market soared in June; check in with VinPro on their scholarship programme; and look forward to the fabulous wine-related events that will take place at the Juliet Cullinan Standard Bank Wine Festival in Hyde Park this week. read
Business
Will AI disrupt business?
Will AI disrupt business?

Donald Brown

The once-futuristic predictions about how artificial intelligence (AI) will impact the world are becoming reality... read
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