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05/07/2017

Kompetisie July

28/06/2017

How the WC Agriculture impacts SA GDP – 4 reasons why WC is important to the SA economy

The Western Cape (WC) is a province that houses an important part of the agri-economy in South Africa. It has seen the worst of the drought
28/06/2017

Milk Bulletin 30 June 2017

28/06/2017

Key agri experts to deliver keynote address at Africa’s largest agri investment event

Prominent experts in the African Agri sector are set to address a delegation of over 600 key stakeholders at the second annual African Agri Investment Indaba
28/06/2017

National Agricultural Marketing Council Welcomes Newly Appointed Council Members

On 20 June, the NAMC held an induction for its the newly appointed Council. The induction comes after the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Senzeni
28/06/2017

IDF Releases Its Guide On Biodiversity For The Dairy Sector

The Guide on Biodiversity for the Dairy Sector was released today by the International Dairy Federation (IDF). This document aims to provide assistance on improving biodiversity
28/06/2017

Kaap Agri lists on the JSE

Johannesburg, 26 June 2017. Today Kaap Agri Limited (JSE:KAL) listed in the “Speciality Retailer” sector of the JSE’s Main Board. Kaap Agri is the 7th company
28/06/2017

Skills development in agriculture key to South Africa’s competitiveness

As Africa’s population continues to increase, agriculture will be the one of major keys to social and food security. Agriculture remains a crucial sector and a
27/06/2017

Voëlgriep is in SA

Die hoogs aansteeklike siekte vir hoenders, naamlik voëlgriep, of dan avian influenza, is vir die eerste keer in SA. Dit is op twee plase gevind en
26/06/2017
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An outlook on the agricultural sector

In an outlook for the agricultural sector post-Nampo, Paul Makube, senior agricultural economist for FNB Business, said: “The sector is on course for recovery after the
26/06/2017
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The elasticity of demand for UHT products

There is a difference of opinion among interested parties in the dairy sector about whether the demand for dairy products is elastic or inelastic.  Dr Koos
26/06/2017
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No-Till Conservation Agriculture launches e-newsletter

No-Till Conservation Agriculture (No-Till CA) recently launched its first e-newsletter in order to reach a wider audience of farmers and agricultural advisers with encouragement and ideas
26/06/2017
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MPO training and market situation overview

Helene Pheiffer, manager training at the MPO and Dr Koos Coetzee, MPO economist, gave an overview of the training programmes offered by the MPO’s Institute and
26/06/2017
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GEA launches innovative technology in South Africa

Created: Monday, 26 June 2017 09:50 GEA has launched innovative technology in South Africa which is revolutionising the way large dairy farms are receiving their teat
26/06/2017
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Downwards international dairy product price cycle at an end

According to Dr Koos Coetzee, MPO economist who attended the 18th annual congress of the International Farm Comparison Network (IFCN) in Kiel, the consensus opinion of
26/06/2017
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Friesland Campina commissions fifth facility in Nigeria

FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC has commissioned a fifth milk collection facility for its Dairy Development Programme (DDP) in Saki, Oyo State.The facility was launched by the
23/06/2017

23 June 2017

An outlook on the agricultural sector, The elasticity of demand for UHT products, MPO training and market situation overview and more … Download Newsletter
15/06/2017
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Standard Bank donates R10 million to devastated Western Cape

It is with grave concern that Standard Bank has noted the devastation left in the wake of the raging fires and storms that have swept through
15/06/2017
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Drought aid from abundance

In response to the devastating drought affecting sheep farmers in particular in the Northern and Western Cape, and more specifically in Namaqualand and Boesmanland, Grain SA
15/06/2017
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Animal feed urgently required in Knysna

Agri Western Cape has made an urgent appeal for feed donations to the drought-stricken Western Cape, in particular, the Knysna region after the recent wildfires. If