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These blogs contain agricultural related information and written by our editor Craig Macaskill as well as guest columnists from time to time.
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The whole truth about whole grains
According to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) entitled The Whole Truth about Whole Grains, there is huge opportunity in food system transformation,
South Africa initiates WTO dispute against EU citrus blackspot regulations
Press release The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) have announced that
The Department of Agriculture introduces new directives for the importation and exportation of live animals
Press release The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) would like to alert importers and exporters of live animals about the newly
South Africa’s table grape exports increased by 17% in 2023/24 season
“The general sentiment is that it was a season of missed opportunities due to logistical challenges, but at the same time most producers feel it was an acceptable season overall”
The strange case of the shortage that wasn’t
The big mystery about South Africa’s rebates on chicken imports is why they were approved when they weren’t needed.
South Africa’s crucial water supplies from Lesotho: what the shutdown means for industry, farming and residents
The main water supply to South Africa’s economic hub, greater Johannesburg in the Gauteng province, and to the country’s breadbasket in the Free State, is scheduled to be cut off for six months.