Black Economic Empowerment in Agriculture – AgriBEE
Introduction Other countries make use of Social Responsibility Indexes or “Investor in People” standards to measure and report on the social responsibility of businesses. First and foremost, Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) or Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) is an attempt to encourage all businesses to measure and report on the role they are playing […]
Founding of Agricultural Development Agency “A New Landmark in SA History”
The launch of the Agricultural Development Agency (AGDA) at the three-day Africa Agri Tech Conference and Expo in Pretoria this week has been heralded as a landmark in the history of South Africa by bringing together the various role players in the agricultural environment to be part of a powerful initiative led by passionate people.
Minister Thoko Didiza to deliver keynote address at the AGDA launch
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Thoko Didiza will deliver the keynote address at the official launch of the much-anticipated Agriculture Development Agency. This take place on 18 February 2020 at the Africa Agri Tech Conference and Expo (AAT), to be held at the Maslow Hotel, Times Square, Menlyn Main in Pretoria.
Chancellor Angela Merkel: a NEET visit
A young man came to us for help yesterday. His old, worn out ID book was missing the top corner (and the last digit of his identity number).
A question on starting animal production
“I would like to do animal production where should I go or do pls help”. As mentioned in previous blogs, we receive numerous questions from visitors to the website every day. What follows is the reply to the above question.
Agbiz comments on the compulsory installation of water metres and monthly reporting of water used for commercial irrigation
The Acting Director General of the Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation has published a notice in the Government Gazette requiring all irrigators to install water meters and report their monthly consumption. This notice specifically relates to those water users who do not form part of a Water User Association nor an Irrigation Board.
Public Private Growth Initiative (PPGI) signals progress despite difficult conditions
Representatives from the private sector, corporate CEOs, leaders from over 20 economic sectors and from government met in Sandton this week to discuss the progress made on various Public Private Growth Initiative (PPGI) projects and action plans.
Used oil on South African farms can pollute the environment
Commercial farming relies heavily on technology and mechanisation – which in turn relies on the use of motor lubricant oils. It is estimated that South Africa generates an average of 120 million litres of used lubricant oil in a year with about 10 million litres of this being generated by the Agricultural sector.
Pollen alert: highly allergenic Ragweed invades South Africa
Ragweed pollen – a highly allergenic weed native to North America – was detected in South African pollen spore traps for the very first time. Eradicating this invasive weed is critical as its fine pollen is highly allergenic and it also poses a threat to crop health
Outsourcing builds a resilient operation
Abattoirs rank among the most utility-heavy operations in the agricultural industry, with electricity, water, cooling and heat being in high demand throughout the year to keep these facilities running. The sprawling operation belonging to Meyerton-based pork products supplier, Lynca Meats, is a notable case in point, where finding the most effective means of containing operational costs remains a top priority.