Trailblazing equity crowdfunding in Africa
In the space of six weeks, GoGetta raised R4m for KZN’s Shuthuka Flagship Farm, a macadamia farm and R2.275m for Gauteng’s Trailored, a manufacturer of customised trailers. The sum was…
African Union member states pledge to improve nutrition and food security in Africa
African Union member states meeting in Abidjan have called on governments to speed up investment, co-ordination and implementation of programmes to improve nutrition and food security in Africa. African leaders…
These are Pick n Pay’s top small suppliers for 2022
Five small local businesses have been recognised in Pick n Pay’s 2022 Small Supplier of the Year Awards, which honours the SMMEs that have excelled in the retailer’s Enterprise and…
Agribusiness confidence drops below neutral 50-point mark in Q4
After remaining in optimistic territory for nearly three years, the Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) fell by 4 points in the fourth quarter of this year to 49. This is…
New Cherry Time facility to help ship seasonal harvest
Cherry Time has invested in a new packing and handling facility for its main operations in Ceres in the Western Cape. The 5,000m2 facility is equipped to pick, pack, and…
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL LABORATORY TO UNDERGO R23 MILLION RENOVATION
“Once the renovations are completed, the Western Cape Provincial Veterinary Laboratory will provide an enhanced service to our clients,” said Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Ivan Meyer during the recent…
High fertiliser prices to persist amid supply chain disruptions
Crop nutrients manufacturer Omnia believes fertiliser prices will remain high as supply chain disruptions persist, CEO Seelan Gobalsamy said on Tuesday, raising food security concerns for Africa’s smallholder farmers. Omnia…
Nestlé invests in solar power at Hammanskraal factory
Nestlé East & Southern Africa Region (ESAR) has ramped up renewable energy investment at its Babelegi manufacturing plant in Hammanskraal, which produces Nestlé Cremora and Maggi 2-minute Noodles. The food…
Using tech and innovation to ignite widespread agricultural transformation
The South African agricultural sector is defined by untapped potential. The vast landscapes, the fertile soil and the remarkable weather systems are opportunities for growth and economic transformation. However, there…
Land reform in South Africa: 5 myths about farming debunked
South Africa’s land reform policy remains highly contested. But, in our view, a number of persistent myths about farmland statistics and the structure of commercial agriculture skew debates. This makes…