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September 22, 2016

Sugar tax will cause extensive job losses

The South African Sugar Association (SASA) has called on Treasury to reconsider its intention to introduce tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) by April 2017. “It is the view of the South African sugar industry that insufficient […]
September 22, 2016

Deciduous fruit industry honours top achievers

Jack van Dyk, one of the founding members of the Cape Agri Employers’ Organisation, scooped the OSH Reinecke Industry Leader Award at the 41st annual Deciduous Fruit Gala Event in Somerset West for his work in […]
September 14, 2016

Fresh produce and grain to be inspected

The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Senzeni Zokwana, has finally designated two assignees to inspect fresh produce, grain and its related products produced locally and imported. This was done after a lengthy and transparent selection […]
September 7, 2016

Citrus black spot in SA under control for first time in 8 years

The Citrus Growers Association recently reported that for the first time in eight years there have been no citrus black spot (CBS) interceptions reported this far into the season. According to Justin Chadwick, CEO of South […]