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Macsteel: Supplier of the year, accepted by Tony Shalovsky presented by Callei van der Merwe of Astra Travel and Pieter Spies, Managing Director GWK Group
GWK celebrates Icons in agriculture
Farmer-owned South African agribusiness, GWK has announced the winners of its annual GWK Icons which celebrates leaders in the agriculture industry... read
Agriculture
New Harvest Of the Year winner, Andre Cloete with (on left) Casper Kruger, VP of vehicle sales and dealer network for Toyota SA and (on right) Prof Carlu van der Westhuizen
Winners of Toyota Young Farmer and New Harvest Of the Year announced
Winners of the Agri SA Toyota Young Farmer of the Year and Toyota New Harvest of the Year awards were announced at a gala event in Johannesburg, with each of the winners driving away with... read
Winners of Green Wine Awards announced
Winners of Green Wine Awards announced
Green Wine Awards honours wine producers who play an integral role in the provision of eco-friendly wines and celebrate wine producers who are passionate about conserving the land... read
Agribusiness
What is 'transparency in business'?
What is 'transparency in business'?

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"Transparency in business" is a phrase that is becoming more and more common under managers, owners, and leaders. But, what does all of this actually mean? read
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Battle looms over KWV sale

Ann Crotty

A battle royal is looming over the proposed payout to dissenting KWV minority shareholders following the sale of the company's operational assets to Vasari Global, a company controlled by Vivian Imerman... read
Agri Tech
Right technology is not always within reach for African farmers
Right technology is not always within reach for African farmers

Kristen Reesor

Farmers have no modern tools, such as tractors, to efficiently and effectively cultivate crops. They also need assistance to obtain seed varieties that are... read
Agro-processing
SA in for above-average rainfall in early to mid-summer
SA in for above-average rainfall in early to mid-summer

Andries Mahlangu

SA's summer rainfall areas can expect wetter conditions during the early and mid-summer periods, according to the latest report by the South African Weather Service... read
Food Security
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FAO and OIE launches first salvo against Peste des petits ruminants
The FAO and OIE has launched the first phase of a $996.4 million, 15-year plan to eradicate Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) - also known as sheep and goat plague - by 2030... read
Horticulture
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Tanzania bans alien banana plants from Mozambique

Marc Nkwame

Tanzania has banned the importation of banana plants from Mozambique following the outbreak of the strange, 'Panama Disease,' which is taking a toll on the plants in the Southern parts of the continent... read
Sustainability
Developing agricultural and energy security in rural Africa
Developing agricultural and energy security in rural Africa
There is a great need to develop renewable energy, particularly for small and medium-size enterprises in the agricultural and agro-processing industries... read
Business
Automating business processes to boost productivity in South Africa
Automating business processes to boost productivity in South Africa

Kerry Hope

Despite the grim economic predictions, South Africa's enterprise software market is growing. While Standard & Poor's has predicted that the South African economy... read
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