RSA Group Secures 100% Food Safety Accreditation at Tshwane Market
In a South African first, RSA Group, the country’s leading fresh produce sales agency, has expanded its food security accreditation at the Tshwane market to cover all its floors and product lines.
Motsepe Foundation’s sustainable agriculture, land development and reform philanthropic projects and partnerships
The Motsepe Foundation is continuing with its sustainable agriculture, land development and reform philanthropic projects and partnerships with kings, queens, traditional leaders and their communities and poor rural as well as urban communities in South Africa (“the Traditional Communities Partnership”).
SA’s economic performance in 2020: Agriculture a beacon of hope
The Department of Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has recently released the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures for the final quarter of 2020, which offered a sobering overview of the year.
Agriculture: Another Look at the Budget
Wellington Sikuka drafted a response for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) titled “Mixed Reactions to the 2021 National Budget by the South African Agricultural Sector” (2 March 2021).
Asking help from agriculture
We’ve mentioned before that we get queries every week regarding one aspect or another of agriculture. These vary from the polite, sincere and well-thought out emails to the simple and abrupt.
“South Africa poised to become big player in saffron market”
For the South African economy, saffron offers an invaluable source of foreign income from exports, whilst also assisting in establishing emerging, small-scale farmers.
Camera traps reveal the wildlife of the Cape Winelands
A suite of camera traps supplied to WWF Conservation Champion farms in the Cape Winelands are revealing some surprise visitors – from leopards to aardwolf – and helping conservation-minded farmers better understand how to manage their veld.
National Minimum Wage (NMW) exemption process
The NMW increase was announced earlier this month. Given the steep rise (16.2%) in farm worker wages, some employers might find themselves in a situation where they cannot afford the NMW. In such a case, a very particular process needs to be followed.
Agbiz responds to 2021 Budget Speech: Inclusive growth and fiscal consolidation critical for South Africa’s future
“In the most challenging budget for South Africa since the advent of democracy in 1994, Minister Tito Mboweni and his team have, within major constraints, provided the most reasonable balance in stimulating economic growth and consolidating the fiscal framework.
Five Predictions Driving Transformation in The Food & Beverage Industry
The unforeseen disruption experienced in 2020 has prompted food and beverage producers to future proof their businesses as far as is possible. While uncertainty seems set to continue for some time, through focusing on expediting time to market; food quality and safety; supply chain resilience; and the creation of omni-channel models, companies are putting themselves in the strongest position they can to embrace and capitalise on future opportunities.