MoU to boost fruit exports from SA to China
Fruit exports from South Africa and China are set to get a major boost with the recent signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two countries. The South…
Statement by Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Ivan Meyer regarding the trade of registered wineries and wine farms on Sundays
Yesterday, I wrote to the National Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Minister Thoko Didiza, requesting that wine tasting and wine sales at wineries and wine farms be…
New citrus export levy sees R1bn invested into sector
The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has welcomed the gazetting of the new statutory export citrus levy by the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Thoko…
TLU SA comments on suggested national minimum wage
TLU SA comments on suggested national minimum wage – TLU SA believes the government should completely set aside the minimum wage until the economy and employment rates pick up and…
Empowering small-scale South African farmers through eCommerce
Umthunzi Farming Community offers a heart-warming story of how technology can create economic opportunities in South Africa. Umthunzi Farming Community uses on-the-ground business tools and training to create access to…
Government relief for small-scale farmers on land of one hectare or less
Agriculture Minister Thoko Didiza has announced a support package for small-scale farmers via the presidential stimulus package. Didiza said R1 billion had been set aside to assist more than 75…
TLU SA urges South Africans to comment on Expropriation Bill
TLU SA encourages South Africans to comment on the amendment of the existing Expropriation Bill (Act 63 of 1975). The parliamentary portfolio committee for public works and infrastructure approved a…
Continued solid performance in South Africa’s farm economy
BY WANDILE SIHLOBO This is a quick commentary on South Africa’s agricultural economy performance in the third quarter of the year following the official release of the GDP data. I…
48 COUNTRIES IN ATTENDANCE AT THE INVESTMENT FOOD FORUM
The African Agri Council hosted the inaugural Investment Food Forum (IFF) virtually on 17 and 18 November to address global agrifood challenges and opportunities. Africa has the potential to be…
Food and clean water start with soil biodiversity: Learning more about it is urgent
Although soils are vital for agriculture, biodiversity and clean water, this below-ground world is often overlooked. The loss of life below the ground due to intensification of agriculture, climate change,…