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Tag Archives: Agriculture
Brics women secure R9.42bn trade boost for agriculture
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintBrian Sokutu, The Citizen, 3 April 2025 Despite a cash crunch and a global economic downturn, the Brics Women’s Business Alliance (WBA) South Africa, has announced a trade, investment and partnership valued at R9.42 billion to empower women-led enterprises in … Continue reading
Young people in agriculture will help food security: Ramaphosa
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintSABC News, 10 March 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa says for Africa to maintain food security more young people in continent must venture into agriculture. Read More
Farmers bear the brunt of shortage of fertilisers coupled with high costs
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintKatlego Legodi, SABC News, 25 November 2022 Farmers continue to bear the brunt of the shortage of fertilisers coupled with high costs. Read More
Shortage of potatoes affecting Simba Chips this season
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintEyewitness News, 23 December 2021 You may have to drive to more than one store to find your favourite Simba chips this festive season. Read More
Call for young entrepreneurs in the agriculture sector
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintKristin Engel, Cape Argus, 24 June 2021 The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) with Proudly South Africa (SA) has urged young industrialists to get involved in the various sectors, especially in the agriculture and agro-processing economy. Read More
Farmers in distress due to COVID-19 given 2 weeks to apply for assistance
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintThando Kubheka, Eyewitness News, 7 April 2020 Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza has given small-scale famers who are in distress due to the COVID-19 outbreak two weeks to apply for assistance to help boost the country’s … Continue reading
