South Africa
Current and comprehensive agriculture, market and development news in South Africa.
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Health & Safety
Nestle steps up testing after weedkiller found in coffee beans
Nestle SA is increasing checks on the coffee it buys, after recent tests showed beans from some countries had levels of…
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Future of Farming
Become a farming entrepreneur in South Africa – What type of farmer are you?
The agricultural landscape is constantly changing. With every advancement in technology comes a shift in the way we farm. Combine…
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Machinery
Agri hub units from BI feature tri-ply ball bearing arrangements
The agricultural industry presents a very harsh operating environment for bearings, as farmers plant in extremely dusty conditions. In order…
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Markets
South Africa’s wool sector has $325 million question for China
South Africa’s wool industry is on tenterhooks as exporters seek clarity on a Chinese ban on imports of the fiber…
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Business
South Africa’s Omnia prices $130 mln rights issue
South African chemicals and fertiliser maker Omnia Holdings priced its 2 billion rand ($130 million) rights issue at 20 rand…
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Investment
South African sugar producer Tongaat to delist from LSE
South African sugar producer Tongaat Hulett will delist its shares from the London Stock Exchange to cut costs and streamline…
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Crops
South Africa 2019 maize output expected to shrink by 13%
South Africa’s 2019 maize harvest forecast is expected to be reduced from previous estimates after harvests in the North West…
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Politics
South Africa to propose Water Transformation Bill
South Africa’s water department will propose a bill to eliminate “glaring inequalities” in the industry and draft new conservation regulations.…
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