Tag Archives: Agriculture

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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‘Smart farming’ set to revolutionise SA agriculture – researchers

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintANA Reporter, 27 February 2020 A team of researchers are set to uncover the secrets in microbiomes that inhabit soil, with a view to enabling farmers to reduce input costs and raising yields. Read More

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