Fruit sector urged to use workplace mediation project
Employers and employees in the Western Cape’s fruit sector were encouraged to take advantage of the CCMA’s (Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration) cost-effective workplace mediation pilot project.
AB InBev merger now finalised
The long expected merger between Belgium beer company, AB InBev, and beer and beverage manufacturer, SABMiller, has finally been concluded.
SA agriculture to benefit from EU trade deal
A new trade deal will see improved market access for more than 30 South African agricultural products to the European Union (EU).
Astral appoints former Bok captain as brand ambassador
Astral, a leading Southern African integrated poultry producer, appointed Wynand Claassen as its brand ambassador.
Wine, beer and cider from Rooibos, Honeybush
Red Dawn IP Holdings owned by Audacia Wines and KWV has developed a method of preserving alcoholic beverages using indigenous Rooibos and Honeybush wood-chips, instead of currently accepted sulphite preservatives.
Agriculture plays strategic role in Namibia’s economy
Agriculture is of strategic importance to Namibia’s economy. This is according to Namibia’s vice-president, Dr Nickey Iyambo.
Policy overhaul needed to revive economic activity in agri
Policy uncertainty, volatile politics and a weak economy continue to affect the performance of South Africa’s agricultural sector.
SA and Namibia commit to strengthening trade
Governments in Africa should be doing more to address low levels of trade between countries on the continent.
Garnishee order relief good news for farmworkers – Agri SA
Agri SA has welcomed the order that protects farmworkers against the unfair confiscation of wages.
SA & Namibia most food secure in Sub-Saharan Africa – Möller
Speaking at the 70th Namibian Agricultural Union (NAU) congress in Namibia, Johannes Möller, president of Agri SA, said that South Africa and Namibia were the two most food secure countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Groundnut production drops to 18 850t
Groundnut production in SA has declined to its lowest levels since 1946.
South Africa’s food price inflation increases
The South African agricultural business chamber, Agbiz, recently reported that national food price inflation, excluding non-alcoholic beverages, had increased to 11,6% year-on-year (y/y) for August 2016, from 11,5% y/y for July 2016.
Proper planning essential for family businesses
Family businesses form a key segment of the SA economy and agriculture in particular.
Rise in wildlife poisoning incidents in Limpopo
Incidents of lion, tiger and crocodile poisoning have increased in Limpopo, according to Willem van Jaarsveld, head executive manager of Agri Limpopo.
Boere in Nood’s accounts to be investigated
The non-profit organisation, Boere in Nood’s (BIN) management team has secured a Free State High Court to freeze the bank accounts of founder, AC Schoombee.
Top 5 SA olive oils announced
Extra virgin olive oils were recently lauded as the best of the 2016 harvest at the Absa Top 5 Olive Oil awards held at Tokara in Stellenbosch.
Saving lives with WaterWise training
According to the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) more children drown in farm dams than in the sea or swimming pools.
SA teen wins Google Science Fair 2016 grand prize
A sixteen-year-old teenager from Johannesburg, Kiara Nirghin, recently became the first African participant to win the grand prize at the Google Science Fair held in California.
SA entrepreneur develops heirloom seed slabs for urban farmers
Vanessa Jacobs, founder of Sow Delicious, manufactures a range of vegetable and herb seed slabs to make it easy for people to grow their own food.
Futuregrowth lifts ban on Land Bank lending
Following extensive review of the Land Bank’s governance and investor protection mechanisms, Futuregrowth has lifted its suspension on lending activities to the bank with immediate effect.
