| 05 July 2024 |
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| VANUIT DIE HUB SE KANTOOR Samewerking en organisasie: Die toekoms van Suid-Afrikaanse landbou Suid-Afrika se sterk en goed georganiseerde boere-organisasies en landbou-besigheidsektor is ‘n waardevolle aanwins, nie net vir die landbou nie, maar ook vir die Suid-Afrikaanse ekonomie as geheel. Ons boere geniet die voordeel van toegang tot ‘n uitgebreide en invloedryke groep georganiseerde landbou-entiteite. Vir toekomstige suksesvolle uitkomste is dit noodsaaklik dat die landbousektor goed georganiseerd en samewerkend bly. Lees meer. |
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| Agricultural land the most important natural resource Preserving and sustainably managing agricultural land is essential for South Africa’s economic stability, environmental health, and social well-being. Agriculture is a key sector contributing significantly to the GDP, supporting economic development, food security, and sustainability. The National Development Plan (NDP) and Medium Term Strategic Framework emphasise rural development and food security to combat poverty and hunger. Read more. |
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| South Africa’s new water pricing strategy On 21 June 2024, the minister of water and sanitation released a Revised Pricing Strategy for Raw Water Use Charges, set to replace the 2007 strategy in 2026. The revised strategy aims to support sustainable economic growth and social development through efficient water management, reflecting the goals of the 2023 National Water Resource Strategy (NWRS). Read more. |
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| Agriculture budget focuses on growth, biosecurity, and disaster preparedness The budget speech and policy statement by the recently appointed John Steenhuisen as minister of agriculture, has been warmly received. This speech focused mainly, among other things, on supporting smallholder farmers, boosting agricultural exports, and enhancing biosecurity measures, signalling a significant step forward for the industry. Read more. |
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| The transformative potential of regional collaboration in agriculture Organised agriculture in southern Africa benefits greatly from the collaboration between diverse agricultural unions.The Southern African Confederation of Agricultural Unions (SACAU) gathered in Malawi for their annual meeting early in July. This confederation represents the common interests of farmers in the southern African region and consists of 12 member organisations. Read more. |
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| PROVINSIALE AFFILIASIE NUUS |
| Agri Eastern CapeSpecial stock theft operation leads to massive success KwanaluLearn more about the Women and Youth in Rural in Rural Entrepreneurship (WYRE) initiative Agri Noord-KaapAgri Noord-Kaap beywer hom vir sy ledeFoto’s Agri Wes-KaapAgri Wes-Kaap dankbaar oor aankondiging van siektebeheergebied in die Oos-KaapFoto’s Agri LimpopoUnprecedented cold conditions cause extensive crop damage in LimpopoPhoto’s |
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| COMMODITY NEWS |
| Learn more about Dried Tree FruitRead more. Mohair South Africa Shines at Pitti Filati 2024Read more. SAMAC: Celebrating Culinary Excellence: The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Young Chefs Competition 2024Read more. Guava association expects smaller 2024 harvestRead more. Grain SA assures new ministries of partnership commitment towards sustainable grain productionRead more. |
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| AgriSA announces Green Horizons 2024 Agricultural Congress in Cape TownAgriSA verwelkom landbou-begrotingsredeAgri SA welcomes agri budget, but suggests more accountability with grantsAgriSA verwelkom Steenhuisen se aanstellingAgriSA welcomes new ministersAgriSA welcome new Agriculture MinisterWater attorney unpacks water-use right considerations for the agriculture sectorMaak seker jy doen betyds aansoek om waterregte te hernuHow has the weather been impacting on agricultureAtmospheric emission targets on the cards for agricultureKey Takeaways from the 9th World Congress on Conservation AgriculturePricing only part of improving water use efficiency in South Africa |
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