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December 4, 2018
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A brief history of South Africa’s maize production

A recently published research paper by agricultural economists Jan Greyling and Philip Pardey in the Agrekon Journal brings home some key points about South Africa’s maize production in terms of commercial and smallholder share contribution. This […]
November 27, 2018
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Why new farmers need a careful plan before starting a farming operation

Before starting any farming venture, new farmers must plan how they will reach their goals and how they will manage all aspects of their farming operation, according to Cois Harman, winner of the Agricultural Research Council […]
November 26, 2018
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Agriculture and tourism sectors take a hit from persistent drought

The South Coast Chamber of Commerce and Industry(SCCCI) has had to learn to roll with the punches brought on by persistent drought that dealt deciding blows on the agriculture and tourism sectors, the Province’s mainstay revenue generators. The […]
November 22, 2018
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SA table grape estimate for 2018/2019 season

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) released the 1st Crop Estimate for the 2018/2019 season with volumes estimated to be between 63,2 million and 70,1 million cartons (4,5 kg equivalent). Good winter rains to date […]