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PETER SETOU
While land reform features prominently in manifestos of several political parties, not much detail is being provided on how individual parties plan to improve land reform and deal with the current challenges... read
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KONANANI LIPHADZI
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WANDILE SIHLOBO
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Agriculture
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Cinnamon consumption continues to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when market value increased by 24% against the previous year... Read
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Nederburg Auction evolves into Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction Read
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As part of its effort to increase participation in the agricultural sector by historically disadvantaged individuals and contribute to land reform, Land Bank is set to escalate its support to the emerging sector by increasing the disbursements for transformative initiatives... Read
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Agri SA together with its affiliates and DAFF have been engaging with the Chinese authorities to show that South Africa's wool and skin exports are safe for export. Following these efforts, the Chinese authorities announced the lifting of the ban... Read
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Agribusiness
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The Cannabis Expo is making its way to Sibaya Casino in Durban, a city famous for the specific strands of cannabis that grow in the region... Read
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Agro-processing
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Veterinary services together with the industry are conducting follow-up investigations to trace the origin of the disease and to identify other farms that may possibly be affected... Read
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Integrated with the existing geothermal power, the Oserian Development Company will now produce sufficient renewable energy for consumption by tenants and residents of the Two Lakes Industrial Park. Read
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Aquaculture
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African businesses are being challenged to wake up to the economic, social and environmental power of the Blue Economy... Read
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Fertilisers & GMOs
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SÉBASTIEN SAUVÉ
Most studies on the use of pesticides are funded by those that produce the chemicals but only independent research can inform us about the best agricultural practices. Read
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Food Security
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MIRIAM C. DOBSON AND JILL L. EDMONDSON
"Ugly" or "wonky" veg were blamed for up to 40% of wasted fruit and vegetables in 2013, as produce was discarded for failing to meet retailer appearance standards... Read
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Viticulture & Oenology
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Climate change, shifts in production and demand and financial pressures have led to the South African wine industry becoming smaller, which has resulted in producers and wineries having to rethink the way that they do business... Read
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