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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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SA’s important export market must remain profitable
The export market is extremely important to the stimulation and growth of South African agriculture. Every aspect of product export...
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‘Agriculture needs a separate minimum wage’ – Kwanalu
Research done by the KwaZulu-Natal Agriculture Union (Kwanalu) found that the province’s rural employment and economy are being threatened by...
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Weaner calf prices to stay low until May
The pressures currently burdening South African weaner calf prices will most likely continue doing so until May.
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Agriculture information gaps must be tackled
The dualistic nature of the South African agriculture industry creates a gap in data gathering between commercial agriculture and new...
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