US opens new ports to South African citrus exports
The United States government has announced the opening up of several new ports for the import for citrus products from South Africa, further facilitating two-way trade with South Africa. The…
Expropriation Bill will create a clear framework, says Didiza
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Minister Thoko Didiza says she is pleased the Expropriation Bill has been tabled in Parliament. “This important bill will ensure alignment with the Constitution…
Easing of alcohol sales restrictions a welcome relief for industry
In his national address last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced an easing of some lockdown restrictions, including the hours when alcohol can be sold by liquor stores. Liquor trading returns…
Towards gender equality: Equipping women farmers in South Africa and Malawi with financial literacy skills
Standard Bank and United Nations (UN) Women are currently providing financial literacy training to thousands of women farmers in African key markets including Malawi and South Africa. In October 2019,…
Agricultural machinery: new unknowns in a recovering market
Sales figures in the US, India, Germany and other countries indicate a sharp recovery after the crisis of last spring, but the new health emergency risks halting the sector. Registrations…
EIMA Digital Preview, a virtual universe
EDP, the first digital exhibition dedicated to agricultural machinery, opens on Wednesday 11 November at 9:00. Based on a three-dimensional platform, developed on the specific needs of the agro-mechanical sector,…
Sigma 4, “the loader” aims higher
Russi (Italy), November 9 – 2020 – Sigma 4 looks toward the future. Doubling the level of its productions, increasing the technological innovation on its products, improving its presence on the…
MARKET LEADING INNOVATION IN FOOD SAFETY HITS SOUTH AFRICAN SHORES
October 2020: Best in class food safety pasteurisation equipment has arrived in South Africa, following macadamia processing business Green Farms Nut Company’s (GFNC) announcement in February to invest in the…
UNITED EXPORTS TO INVEST R1.3 BILLION IN SOUTH AFRICA – WHILE ENFORCING RIGHTS AGAINST AN UNLICENSED SOUTH AFRICAN GROWER
United Exports (Pty) Ltd (‘United Exports’), an Australian based agri-producer, plans to double its investment in Southern Africa, and in particular South Africa, over the next five years. As part…
Relief for Free State farmers: Thousands open their hearts and wallets
AfriForum collected tonnes of products as well as funds in cooperation with various other organisations to support farmers who were affected by the recent destructive fires in the Free State.…