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May 22, 2017

SA agricultural sector likely to get a 2% relief on diesel price next month.

SA agricultural sector likely to get a 2% relief on diesel price next month Agribusinesses and farmers could pay 2% less for a litre of diesel and petrol next month. Diesel (0.05% Wholesale Inland) and petrol […]
May 19, 2017

Why South Africa’s agricultural industry needs digital transformation.

The evolution of technology is transforming the world. Digital technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), advanced machinery and artificial intelligence are changing the way people work, making processes more efficient and helping to create […]
May 8, 2017

JSE to launch Zambia dollar-denominated maize contract

According to Moneyweb, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is setting up a contract for Zambian maize that will be denominated in US dollars. The contract will add liquidity to the Zambian market and provide the South […]
May 2, 2017

SAFE rolls out 185 ha new citrus project in Wellington

SAFE (South African Fruit Exporters) has started on a new citrus project in Wellington, Western Cape. This 185-hectare shade netting project is one effort that tries to meet the growing overseas demand for citrus, according to Freshplaza.com. According […]