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Record attendance at Nampo Cape 2024

Nampo Cape in Bredasdorp attracted record numbers of visitors every day of the expo, which ran from 11 to 14 September.

CASE IH partners with Western Cape Department of Agriculture

During Nampo Cape, a significant partnership was announced between CASE IH and the Western Cape Department of Agriculture. This collaboration aims to enhance agricultural technology and support farmers in the...

Botswana to comply with EU’s deforestation regulations

Beef exports from Botswana to the EU will in future depend largely on adherence to the EU’s Deforestation Regulation that will become effective on 1 January 2025.

Debt restructuring marks key milestone in Land Bank’s recovery

Land Bank has announced the successful conclusion of its debt restructuring solution, marking a critical step in its financial recovery.

Sacta levy supports new cultivar development in seed industry

The South African Cultivar and Technology Agency (Sacta) is driving new cultivar development in the seed industry through its breeding and technology levy, which supports innovation and growth across the...

Optimisation of available technology needed to address the cost squeeze

During an Agri in Conversation panel discussion at Nampo Cape on Wednesday, experts highlighted the cost-price-squeeze effect, urging farmers to focus on profitability and efficient use of inputs amid rising...

Agri industry heading for better times

While agribusiness confidence has been relatively low over the past few quarters, Absa’s AgriTrends 2024 Spring Edition, recently released at Nampo Cape in Bredasdorp, Western Cape, highlighted several signs that...

South Africa sees drop in tractor and harvester sales

Retail sales of agricultural machinery in South Africa experienced a notable decline in August 2024, reflecting broader challenges faced by the agriculture sector.

More funding needed to flood-proof Olifants River

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer recently handed over R14,98 million to the Citrusdal Water Users’ Association.

Zimbabwe signs agreement to export avocados to China

The agreement recently concluded between Zimbabwe and China in terms of the exportation of avocados to China created a significant opportunity for Zimbabwe to take advantage of the vast Chinese...

Namibia to cull game to feed drought victims

The Namibian government recently announced a plan to cull wild animals and to distribute the meat to food-insecure people because of the severe drought in the country.

Agri 5 Expo points emerging farmers to smart farming solutions

The Agri5 Expo recently brought together over 5 000 farmers in East London to explore innovative farming solutions and smart agriculture practices.
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