Tag Archives: Agriculture

Brics women secure R9.42bn trade boost for agriculture

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Augustus Consulting

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 →

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Young people in agriculture will help food security: Ramaphosa

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

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

Posted on November 25, 2022 by Augustus Consulting

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

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Augustus Consulting

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

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Augustus Consulting

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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