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The expanded BRICS offers more export opportunities for SA agriculture
It's good to see the BRICS grouping expanding – with Nigeria and Indonesia having recently joined the group. Nigeria has, amongst other things, highlighted that they want to prioritize trade and in.....
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Bringing Black Farmers into commercial agriculture in South Africa
I am starting this year hopeful that South Africa can implement various plans and programmes we have designed over the past few years but never got to implement. In agriculture, nothing is more gla.....
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Botswana’s decision to lift the ban on vegetable imports from South Africa will ease food inflation pressures there
We are encouraged that the leadership in Botswana has decided to lift the ban on vegetable imports from South Africa. The new administration under President Duma Boko wants to ensure that the people.....
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Agbiz team bids farewell to Wessel Lemmer
As the year draws to a close, the Agbiz team will bid farewell to Wessel Lemmer, who will be taking up the position of CEO at Raisins SA. Wessel joined Agbiz in July 2020 to look after the interests o.....
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Agbiz Hosts a Successful Media Day Highlighting Key Drivers for 2025
Agbiz hosted a successful Media Day on 6 December 2024, bringing together media partners and stakeholders in South African agribusiness to discuss key confidence indicators, policy priorities, and g.....
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The 4th Limpopo Investment Conference: "Inspiring Inclusive Economic Growth"
The 4th Limpopo Investment Conference, held on November 7th and 8th, 2024, showcased Limpopo’s strategic position as a regional economic hub. With a focus on sectors such as agriculture, mining, autom.....
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Agbiz and South Africa Wine Host Successful Media Day at Picardi Farm
Paarl, South Africa — On 1 November 2024, Agbiz, in collaboration with South Africa Wine, hosted a successful Media Day at the picturesque Picardi Farm in Paarl. This event brought together industry.....
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Reflections on South America's soy and maize planting progress and implications for South Africa
We have been closely watching South America's maize and soybean planting progress, and the 2024-25 season seems to have started nicely. We are experiencing a La Niña weather phenomenon, which typicall.....
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Emergency Summit on Climate Change and Agriculture
On Friday, 18 October 2024, Agbiz attended the Emergency Summit on Climate Change and Agriculture, hosted by Food for Mzansi in Centurion. The summit brought together experts, farmers, and policymaker.....
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Rain Brings Grain
As I write this blog post, it is pouring outside. We are receiving nice rains in the northern, central, and eastern regions of South Africa. This is an ideal time to improve soil moisture so farmers c.....
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