Outsourced energy solutions crucial to helping food manufacturers navigate a tough and uncertain economy
The food manufacturing sector continues to fight valiantly in the face of mounting economic pressure compounded by the ongoing uncertainty and immense cost implications that increased COVID-19 infection rates might have on productivity.
Brazil’s long term agricultural projections, the knock-on effect the Rand’s volatility will have on wheat supplies and how toilet paper saved the timber industry. (Issue 6.02)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1591088077931{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]A look at some notable items of news from the past seven days … International This week Fresh Plaza presented its Overview Global Stone Fruit Market, looking at how the supply and trade in apricots, peaches and nectarines is doing all around the world. From agricultural superpower Brazil: The Brazilian Ministry […]
Unhelpful Government Threatens Food Security, say Farmers
The lockdown measures to combat the Covid-19 pandemic make excessive demands on security forces and yet the government has not availed itself of the support offered by organised agriculture in terms of the Rural Safety Strategy.
Cigarettes are Non-Essential, but Tobacco can Still Help the Fight against Covid-19
Banning the sale of tobacco during the lockdown against coronavirus is controversial. But what does tobacco have to offer us in this time of Covid-19?
Off-take agreements with Emerging Livestock Farmers of R30–R90 million announced by Al Mawashi
Emerging farmers to access between R30 Million – R90 Million over next three years in first-round of off-take agreements.
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.
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.
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.
Opportunities in the South African market: A view for U.S. agro-food exporters
The USDA GAINS (Global Agricultural Information Network) report this week included an Exporter Guide with its overview of the South African market, and naturally curious, we opened it.