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Avian influenza H5N8 outbreak confirmed in SA
An outbreak of the highly pathogenic Avian influenza H5N8 - a strain of avian influenza which is believed to be transmitted by wild migratory birds - has been confirmed in the Villiers area in the Free State... read
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The sustainability of organic wine production

Several wine estates in SA are following the trend of converting to organic wine producing and processing, in the footsteps of its major export markets. However, is organic wine production as financially sustainable as it is environmentally? Read

From funders to partners: The changing face of commercial agri-finance in South Africa
From funders to partners: The changing face of commercial agri-finance in South Africa

Zhann Meyer

Over the past three decades, the South African agriculture financing landscape has undergone some significant shifts, the two most apparent of which have been... Read

BRICS countries have an important role to play in achieving SDGs
BRICS countries have an important role to play in achieving SDGs

BRICS countries have an important role to play in achieving the international goals to eradicate hunger and poverty by 2030. They form an important economic block. Together they produce more than one-third of global cereal production... Read


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#YouthMonth: Making agriculture a viable career choice for the African youth
#YouthMonth: Making agriculture a viable career choice for the African youth

Howard Blight

The shortage of skilled people in the sector is growing, while the number of students enrolling in agriculture-related training continues to decrease... read
#YouthMonth: Entrepreneur has high hopes for castor oil producing company in Africa
#YouthMonth: Entrepreneur has high hopes for castor oil producing company in Africa

Cari Coetzee

Thabang Mabapa's Selokong Sa Dimelana project grows castor seed crops for the commercial production of castor seed oil as an alternative biofuel. We wanted to find out a bit more about this inspiring young entrepreneur... read
IITA Director General Nteranya Sanginga (right) welcomes the Nigerian Minister of Finance, the Hon. Kemi Adeosun (left) to IITA, Ibadan. Photo: O. Adebayo, IITA
Nigerian Minister of Finance encourages national roll out of youth agri programme
The programme is expected to create business opportunities and decent employment for 1,000 young women and men along priority agricultural value chains of various enterprises... read
Mpho Nemukula, poultry farm manager, Sovereign Foods
SA youth driven by passion, finds success as poultry farm manager
Mpho Nemukula, who works as an area manager for Sovereign Foods in Uitenhage knew that she wanted to be a farmer. Her love of and passion for farming has contributed to her success as a poultry farm manager... read
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Kaap Agri Limited Directors celebrating the listing at the JSE
Kaap Agri lists on JSE in speciality retailer sector
Kaap Agri Limited, specialising in retailing and trading in agricultural, fuel and related retail markets in southern Africa, has listed in the “Speciality Retailer” sector of the JSE's Main Board... read
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AGT Foods CEO scoops EY World Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 title
President and CEO of AGT Foods, Murad Al-Khatib, was picked from 59 individuals representing 49 countries and named EY World Entrepreneur of the Year 2017... read

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FAO distributes seeds and fertilisers to a million people in north-east Nigeria
"Investing in agricultural assistance today will provide food for tomorrow; and can ensure people have a source of food even when they are cut off from other forms of humanitarian aid." read
Sustainability
Zambia hotels winning at sustainability with agricultural and entrepreneurship projects
Zambia hotels winning at sustainability with agricultural and entrepreneurship projects
The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel team's agricultural and entrepreneurship projects have had far-reaching impacts in terms of sustainability and socio-economic development... read
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World mayors urge G20 leaders to 'save the planet'
Dozens of city mayors from around the world - including Washington, Berlin, Paris, Tokyo and Sydney - on Monday, 26 June, called on G20 leaders to stick to their commitments on tackling climate change... read
Jobs offered
National Sales Manager - Worcester
Overhex Wines requires a tertiary qualified individual, with at least five years' experience in wine sales and brand establishment to fulfil the position of national sales manager. Read more >>


New events to diarise
2017 Fresh Connections: Southern Africa Conference and Trade Show - 16 Aug 2017 to 17 Aug 2017, Cape Town
Join the PMA at its seventh Fresh Connections: Southern Africa Conference and Trade Show from 16 to 17 August 2017 for insight and opportunities within the fresh produce industry. Read more >>



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