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Woolworths has partnered with Spier Wine Farm, the Sustainability Institute and its AgroEcology Academy to launch the Living Soils Community Learning Farm - a three-year pilot project with the aim to establish demonstrative ecologically-restorative methods to grow nutrient-rich foods... read
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The objective of the three-year programme, which comprises of 30% theory and 70% practical training, is to upskill unemployed youth and ensure that they are employable within the hospitality and wine industry... Read
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Teff is in demand because it has various health benefits. It's high in fibre and rich in iron, calcium, magnesium, protein, and amino acids. But what's really contributed to its enormous popularity, is that it's gluten free... Read
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ISSUED BY ECHO PRODUKSIES
From 1-5 April 2019, Seil-Safari will bring together world-class speakers, agricultural experts and South Africa's farming community to share knowledge and know-how on the latest innovations and solutions in the sector... Read
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The Eskom tariff increases announced for the next three years will impact the agricultural economy negatively by increasing the cost of production - pushing up electricity as one of the highest input costs for irrigation farmers... Read
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Agro-processing
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Last week's statement of government support for the South African poultry industry does not end the industry crisis caused by dumped imports. But it could mark the start of a new era of co-operation... Read
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With the advent of advanced agricultural infrastructures and procedures, hydroponics is gaining widespread popularity with its ability to address the need for green vegetables... Read
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Food Security
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Foot and mouth disease has been reported in Monze, Zambia. So far, more than 20 cattle have been affected across the district... Read
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Elephant dung may top the list as the most unusual place to forage for gin botanicals. But Dr Les Ansley and Professor Paula Ansley have been doing just this to create Indlovu Gin... Read
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Gartner has identified seven emerging security and risk management trends that will impact security, privacy and risk leaders in 2019 and beyond... Read
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The Cannabis Expo, a trade and consumer exhibition dedicated to the cannabis industry, is set be held at Sun Exhibits at GrandWest in Cape Town from 4 to 7 April... Read
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