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#InnovationMonth: Global Fishing Watch launched

Sindy Peters

Global Fishing Watch allows anyone with an internet connection to monitor fishing activity anywhere in the world's oceans... read
#InnovationMonth: GWK building rockets, winning awards and innovating for agriculture
#InnovationMonth: GWK building rockets, winning awards and innovating for agriculture

Cari Van Wyk

"The objective of the campaign is to highlight the innovation, imagination, and passion that are intrinsic to being a farmer." - Neil de Klerk read
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Agribusiness
Compass Group commits to cage-free eggs only in global supply chain
Compass Group commits to cage-free eggs only in global supply chain
Compass Group, with operations in 50 countries and serving around four billion meals a year, have announced that it will source only cage-free eggs for its global liquid and shell egg supply chain by 2025... read
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Deals that can break poverty cycle afflicting local farmers

Edel Were

It's one of the most widespread mantras of Africa's economic development: unlocking smallholder farmer potential will secure Africa's food production and improve the livelihoods of millions... read
Agri Tech
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Cash-strapped farmers need to plan ahead for efficient planting season
Whatever its ultimate impact on the country, there is no doubt that the drought has left almost every single farmer facing financial difficulties... read
Commodities & Fairtrade
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Coming festive season drives 15% increase in meat prices
Due to tight supply and increased demand from consumers with the braai and festive season approaching, red meat prices are expected to trend higher by at least 9 to 15 percent... read
Fertilisers & GMOs
'Less choice for African farmers' after Bayer's Monsanto takeover
'Less choice for African farmers' after Bayer's Monsanto takeover

Wanjiru Eunice

A $66 billion merger deal between German chemical giant Bayer and US seeds firm Monsanto could result into the world's largest agribusiness. But what does it mean for African farmers... read
Horticulture
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Essential changes urged in farming
Changing climate is slowly altering the Eastern Cape agricultural landscape, and farmers will need to adjust practices and look at alternative products to adapt... read
Sustainability
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SA farmers must embrace the new, water-constrained normal

Zhann Meyer

The realisation is setting in amongst both commercial and small-scale farmers that a water-constrained environment is no longer a short-term challenge but could, in fact, become their new normal... read
Business
Mobility, cloud services driving digital business agendas
Mobility, cloud services driving digital business agendas
The adoption of enterprise mobility and cloud services by businesses in South Africa is helping to drive digital transformation initiatives... read
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