Optimism for South Africa's farmers | SA must push agricultural exports within Brics

4 provinces declared free from foot and mouth disease

AGRICULTURE 29 OCT 24 ALL INDUSTRIES  | PRESS OFFICES  | COMPANIES  | JOBS  | EVENTS  | PEOPLE  | MULTIMEDIA  | SUBMIT NEWS  | ADVERTISE  | LIST COMPANY  | SHARE  | FOLLOW  | NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS  | MY ACCOUNT  | SUBSCRIBE  |  UNSUBSCRIBE Weather shifts and monetary relief drive optimism for South Africa's farmers GILBERTO BIACUANA AND KARABO MABUZA For grain producers in South Africa, aligning financial planning with crop cycles is essential for economic sustainability and enhanced productivity... read South Africa must push agricultural exports within Brics WANDILE SIHLOBO South Africa's export-led agricultural sector requires market diversification due to geopolitical tensions, suggesting expanded access to Brics countries like China and India and markets like Japan and Mexico while addressing high import tariffs and phytosanitary barriers...read 4 provinces declared free from foot and mouth disease The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak affecting the North West, Free State, Gauteng, and Mpumalanga Provinces during 2021-2022 has been resolved. Thorough testing on quarantined farms in these provinces has shown that the FMD virus is no longer present.read Agriculture AI in agriculture: Will it close or widen the gender gap? WAMBUI KURIA AND NIHARIKA AGARWAL As artificial intelligence transforms agriculture to tackle climate challenges, are women farmers—key players in the sector—benefiting equally or being left behind? Read Agribusiness Food inflation steady at 40.1% in September, but monthly pressures persist PAUL MAKUBE South Africa’s headline inflation dropped to 3.8% year-on-year in September 2024, a 42-month low. Monthly inflation remained flat at 0.1%, staying below the SARB’s 4.5% target, potentially signalling further policy adjustments... Read How Cape Town port's inefficiencies are costing the agriculture industry Attie van Zyl, managing director of Tad, highlighted that the estimated total cost of inefficiencies at the PoCT was R999m annually... Read Agro-processing Sapa calls for VAT-free chicken to boost food security To address rising food insecurity, the South African Poultry Association (SAPA) is advocating for the removal of the 15% value-added tax (VAT) on certain chicken products, aiming to make this staple protein more accessible to low-income households... Read Food Security Kenyan eco-entrepreneur tackles food waste with sustainable solutions ISSUED BY MULTICHOICE In Kenya, food loss and wastage amount to a staggering $550m a year. Keep IT Cool is looking to tackle this with its sustainable refrigeration and smart distribution solutions for small farmers and fishers... Read Forestry Forestry’s role in advancing South Africa’s sustainable development goals DR RONALD HEATH International Sustainability Day was observed on 26 October, coinciding with COP16, which is underway in Colombia until 1 November. In this context, Dr. Ronald Heath from Forestry South Africa discusses how forestry contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals... Read Africa Historic first: Africa hosts Inclusive Health Research Awards AKIN JIMOH Africa hosts the Inclusive Health Research Awards, a milestone for global health equity, showcasing local innovations and promoting equitable collaboration in healthcare research... Read 2024 AABLA Business Leader of the year: African Bank's CEO, Kennedy G Bungane African Bank's CEO, Kennedy G Bungane is the 2024 All Africa Business Leaders Awards’ (AABLA) Business Leader of the year... Read Business New report shows depth of Sasol Secunda distress LINDSEY SCHUTTERS A new TIPS report highlights the critical challenges Sasol's Secunda coal-to-liquids facility faces…. Read Black Friday 2024 might be the economic boost SA needs Black Friday 2024 shopping season is projected to give the South African economy an R88bn shot in the arm... Read Ramokgopa tightens up Nuclear Energy Act LINDSEY SCHUTTERS The DMRE announced proposed amendments to the Nuclear Energy Act, targeting certain substances, materials, and equipment… Read New Press Offices on Bizcommunity More   |   Join Ignition CX Ignition CX is a global leader in customer acquisition and customer experience management. 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