Tag: Commodities

The Western Cape department of agriculture signed agreements last week with the National Wool Growers Association, Deciduous Fruit Producers Trust, Vinpro, the South African Table Grape Industry, South African Poultry Association, Potatoes SA, Raisins SA and Grain SA. Photo: Supplied/Hortgro

Commodity groups recommit to supporting new farmers

by Staff Reporter

28th April 2022

A rundown of news you may have missed this week: Commodity groups and the Western Cape department of agriculture sign new 3-year agreements, the deciduous fruit industry expects increased exports, ...

Rand below R17 to the dollar mixed bag for agriculture, says Purchase

by Sinesipho Tom

3rd July 2020

Although the rand strengthening against the dollar brings a mixed bag for agriculture, on the whole the effect will be positive and can contribute to what has so far been ...

Now is the time to buy red meat – if you can afford it

by Conce Moraba & Karabo Takadi-Mabuza

12th May 2020

The global meat industry continues to feel covid-19's impact as global lockdown measures complicate trade prospects. Economic growth estimates for 2020 have been lowered, and the impact on consumers will dampen ...

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