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Final Network Statement aims to move agricultural products back to rail
As readers will likely be aware, road transport has steadily taken over from rail transport in South Africa over the past 20 years. The transport of bulk agricultural products like grains, sugar cane .....
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Agbiz reaction to the SONA 2025: Focus is key in the face of global uncertainly
In the face of increasing global instability, South Africa needs to do all it possibly can to increase the competitiveness of our economy. Agbiz Chairperson Sean Walsh emphasises this urgency, stating.....
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A word about the ongoing worries about the Expropriation Act in South Africa
I am on the mini roadshow, seeing some of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) members in central regions of the country. During the long drives, I have listened to many talk radi.....
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Strengthening South Africa’s Agricultural Trade Through Strategic Engagements
As South Africa's agricultural sector faces both significant opportunities and challenges in global trade, participation in forums like the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) and the Agricul.....
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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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