The agricultural sector is about producing, processing and marketing food and fibre to consumers. Although the natural fibre side of agriculture should never be neglected, the largest portion of the sector remains the production of various food products. Source: Food trends could drive production decisions
A seasonal low, the effects of a protracted drought, those darned Banting enthusiasts and even the Chinese could all be the reason you may struggle to find butter at your local supermarket. And, when you do find it, you can expect to pay 27% more for it than you did last year. Source: Butter price [...]
Cowsharing claims to be the best Example of Real Radical Economic Transformation. No one above the age of 21 is excluded and everyone who participates benefits equally based on their level of contribution. It is non racial, non political non sexcist and all inclusive. Source: Real radical economic transformation through Cowsharing? - Cape Business News
There is no collusion to fix prices in the beef industry‚ Karan Beef said on Monday‚ after its head office was raided by the Competition Commission as part of an investigation into allegations of price fixing. Source: No collusion — competition is fierce, says Karan Beef
14.54 Mt of maize is what SA farmers are likely to reap in 2017, the second-largest ever Source: INFOGRAPHIC: Maize crop by the numbers
The South African Rooibos Council (SARC) will invest a further R3-million this year to commission additional research into rooibos’ health-enhancing properties, which could yield some of the most exciting new discoveries yet. Source: Rooibos research gets R3m boost - Cape Business News
Large chains tell hearing of limited chicken imports Source: Retailers opt for local poultry
The South African wine grape harvest is slightly larger than last year following a dry season and consumers can look forward to exceptional wines from the 2017 vintage. Source: SA wine grape harvest excels despite drought - Cape Business News
AN OLD SWARTLAND-BASED farmers’ co-operative – which a dozen years ago barely churned R30m in profits – now looks set to list on the JSE with profits of more than R210m in the year to end September 2016. Source: Kaap Agri’s bountiful harvest - Cape Business News
The Competition Commission has asked the Competition Tribunal to prosecute Netherlands-based seed potato breeder HZPC Holland and its exclusive South African distributor Wesgro Potatoes for the alleged abuse of dominance in supplying Mondial seed potatoes varietal in the country. Source: Competition Commission pursues prosecution of seed potato supplier, agent
