A shared South African industry-government vision makes for promising economics

For the fresh fruit industry of South Africa, going solo and operating in silos are as outdated as relying on a horse and cart to get around, says Fhumulani Ratshitanga, CEO Fruit South Africa (FSA). “The R63 billion export-oriented fresh fruit industry of South Africa relies heavily on specific services by the South African Government. […]

Syngenta showcases the food value chain

South Africa and Africa’s future depends on food security and safety, and what better way to bring the message home than by showcasing the outcome of farm-to-plate food production at the country’s biggest agriculture show. This was the thinking behind the Syngenta Boerekos Plaaskombuis at NAMPO 2024. Christian Giesel, Head of Marketing for Syngenta South […]

Stock theft under the spotlight

Written by Louis Wessels, Chairman of the National Stock Theft Prevention Forum Stock theft is as old as man himself and is already mentioned in the Bible. Stock theft is not unique to South Africa, but is a worldwide phenomenon. Various challenges are associated with stock theft: Stock theft is nowadays synonymous with life-threatening circumstances […]