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Animal diseases are a global challenge
About a month ago, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and State veterinary and public health officials re.....
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Workshop Report: Buffering Against Instability
Agbiz, in partnership with Kwanalu, organized a workshop aimed at equipping members of the farming community with strategies to cope with instability and unrest, drawing from the experiences of the.....
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South African white maize price climbs again due to heatwave and lack of summer rain
The SA spot price for white maize gained another 2% on Monday (April 15), bringing the increase so far this year to about 36%, sparking fears of the effect it will have on food prices and inflation. B.....
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Animal diseases are a global concern
Animal diseases are increasingly a significant concern globally. In 2018, China was hard hit by the African swine fever, significantly reducing their pig herd and pork supplies. In Europe, we continue.....
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South Africa's wool exports increased by 11% in 2023
We are finally seeing some signs of recovery after South Africa's wool exports sharply declined in 2022. The temporary closure of the Chinese market in the second to third quarters of 2022 weigh.....
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South Africa will likely have an excellent citrus harvest in 2024
We have received a comforting update from the Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa: The citrus fruit quality for 2024 looks excellent, and the harvesting timing is expected to be typical. .....
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REPORT: AGBIZ WORKSHOP ON CAMPAIGNS TO EFFECT SOCIAL, POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
Agbiz hosted a workshop on 13 March 2024 in Pretoria on the subject of campaigns that are aimed at bringing about change in the agricultural sector. The workshop was attended by members, some in perso.....
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Empowering Future Leaders in Grain Management
Agbiz Grain, together with Senwes and Peritum Agri, celebrated the launch of the Grain Depot Manager Programme on Friday, 8 March. This collaborative effort, developed over four years, is a testamen.....
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Southern Africa's maize supplies will likely be tight in the 2023/24 season
I'm concerned about the Southern African region's maize supplies in the 2023/24 production season. With Zambia, the second largest maize producer in the area, after South Africa declared a drought .....
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is vital for expanding SA's agricultural exports
On February 26, we participated in South Africa-Saudia Arabia Agricultural Ministers engagements in Pretoria. The sessions focused on deepening trade, specifically in beef, sugar, and grains, and i.....
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