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Food prices fall internationally but increase in SA
World-wide decreases in food prices were recorded over the last year, such as decreased prices of cereals, vegetable oils and...
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Dispute declared against ARC over wage increases
Solidarity declared a dispute against the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) as they believe the management acts in “an obstinate and...
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Invitation to academic researchers from IFCSC 2023
Academics interested in Southern African food systems are invited to take part on this year's Inaugural Food Chain Solutions Conference...
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Doctoral study can help prevent spreading of bovine tuberculosis
A researcher at Stellenbosch University (SU) has found an innovative way to diagnose bovine tuberculosis (TB) in African buffaloes and...
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Commission to look at fresh produce competition
The Competition Commission revealed the specific fruits and vegetables it will look at in its investigation of competition in the...
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Easier, faster market access for livestock industry
The livestock industry stands on the precipice of a big revolution thanks to a unique collaboration agreement between Red Meat...
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Concerns raised over “unjustified” food price increases
South African consumers have been subjected to unjustified price increases for sunflower oil, white and brown bread, maize meal, and...
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Repo rate increase: Farmers need to tighten the belt
The South African Reserve Bank’s newest attempt to tighten the belt can be felt in consumers’ wallets and farmers’ operations,...
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Pregnant Boran heifer auctioned off for over R600 000
A pregnant Boran heifer, Caroline (HOT 20-25), from Yolandie Botha’s Iminathi Rance in the Waterberg district, was sold to the...
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Commercial farmers ‘highly respect’ veterinarians, SAVC survey finds
Ninety percent of commercial farmers highly respect veterinarians, with 88% saying they have a good relationship with vets and seek...
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