New deal to unlock opportunities for SA beef sector
A new deal has been signed between South Africa and Saudi Arabia, which will see South Africa export beef – amongst other red meat products – to the Kingdom of…
SA consumer food price inflation accelerates further in September
South Africa’s consumer food price inflation accelerated further to 12,3% year-on-year in September 2022, from 11,5% year-on-year in the previous month. The products behind this monthly increase were mainly bread…
Innovating in agriculture is central to addressing food security and achieving affordable nutrition
This year, we commemorate World Food Day in a tough reality. We are confronted with the lingering fragility of our global food systems. The outlook for the food industry remains…
R3.2bn blended finance scheme launched to assist farmers
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza, has launched a R3.2bn blended finance scheme with Land Bank to assist farmers. The programme will be implemented over…
Landbou Radio program 24 Oct 2022
Kuilvoermonsterneming is een van die belangrik easpekte wat oorweeg moet word in n suksesvolle kuilvoer produksie. n Kontrolelyssal die monsterneming proses heelwat vergemaklik. In ons program van 24 Oktober gesels…
Landbou Radio program 18 Oct 2022
Prestasietoetsing is die grondslag van n suksesvolle veeboerdery. Dit is nie iets wat jy eenkeer in nooit doen nie, dis n deurlopende proses. Dit is ook hoe jy die ekonomiesewaarde…
John Deere Financial Disrupts Agricultural Financial Market with New Integrated Tech-Driven Offering
Summary of new, integrated services offering: John Deere Financial has always offered farmer-first financial solutions, a tailor-made approach, innovative products, and low interest rates. Now, customers will deal only with…
Futuregrowth bets on insect protein producer Inseco
Author: Amrish Narrandes, Head of Private Equity/Venture Capital& Ayanda Bolani, Investment Analyst @ Futuregrowth Published: March2022 In February 2022, Futuregrowth Asset Management was the lead investor when startup company Inseco…
How research, collaboration are contributing to food security in Africa
Professor of Plant Breeding Maryke Labuschagne is working with a group of more than 20 African PhD students and postdoctoral fellows to improve the nutritional status of poor rural communities…
SA consumer food price inflation lifted marginally in March 2021 – mobile
Consumer food price inflation accelerated to 5,9% y/y in March 2021 from 5,4% y/y in the previous month. The product prices underpinning the uptick were mainly bread and cereals; fish;…