Latest transformation laws underline the disjointed regulatory approach to transformation
In the past month, two publications in the Government Gazettes prompted a strong response from the agricultural sector. The amended Employment Equity Act allows the Minister of Employment and Labour to set employment equity targets in designated sectors for companies with more than 50 employees.
South Africa’s power blackouts: solutions lie in solar farms and battery storage at scale, and an end to state monopoly
Rolling blackouts are costing South Africa dearly. The electricity crisis is a barrier to growth, destroys investor confidence and handicaps almost every economic activity.
Woolworths makes a meaningful partnership commitment to improve access to food in local communities
As we all mark World Hunger Day later this month, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the global hunger crisis and finding sustainable solutions, Woolworths is proud to announce a three-year partnership commitment to six community-based NGOs.
How does food get contaminated? The unsafe habits that kill more than 400,000 people a year
Unsafe foods, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), contribute to poor health, including impaired growth and development, micro-nutrient deficiencies, noncommunicable and infectious diseases, and mental illness.
Electronic management for fine wines
New technologies to assist table grape farmers, wineries and vineyard owners are “game-changers” in the field where the devices can contribute enormously to increasing yields and profitability.
Impact of the National Minimum Wage on agribusinesses
Hard-pressed agribusinesses battle to contain costs and maintain operational viability in the current economic climate which makes the sector vulnerable to the impact of large National Minimum Wage (NMW) increases.
Hunger in South Africa: study shows one in five are at risk
Everyone is vulnerable in some way, whether it’s to natural disasters, chronic diseases or hunger. But some are more at risk than others because of what they are exposed to socially, economically and environmentally.
SONA strikes the right notes but must be followed by urgent action
According to Agbiz chairperson, Francois Strydom, “President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) spoke to most of the critical issues facing agribusiness today namely energy security, logistics, water security and infrastructure.
Pulses are packed with goodness: Five cool things you should know about them
Each year on February 10, the United Nations commemorates what probably sounds to many like a strange occasion: World Pulses Day.
The Agribook Paywall & Subscription
Why the Paywall? The Agribook first entered print in 2004 as the National Agricultural Directory and gained success as a comprehensive hard copy reference book for the entire South African agricultural value chain. The traditional “print” business model has however changed with pervasive internet reach and convenient online book formats. This has made it difficult […]