Agriculture on the up, despite challenges
AGRICULTURE in the Western Cape has enjoyed the “best winter rain season for years”, setting the sector on an excellent footing for successful crops in the months ahead, says Agri Western...
SA’s agri sector could create a million more jobs
SOUTH Africa’s agricultural sector has more than doubled in value and volume since 1994, thanks to improved productivity. Yet the sector, which employs about 1,4 million people, could create another million...
Winelands district residents largely support PDAL – committee chair
RESIDENTS of the Western Cape Province’s Cape Winelands District expressed support for the Preservation and Development of Agricultural Land (PDAL) Bill during recent public hearings conducted by the Portfolio Committee on...
Christo van der Rheede retires after eight years at Agri SA
As Agri SA prepares for the retirement of CEO Christo van der Rheede, incoming CEO Johann Kotze has come on board full-time to continue to ensure a smooth leadership transition. Christo...
Western Cape launches innovative ECOS system
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s Veterinary Services recently launched its innovative Export Certificate Office System (ECOS). The launch coincided with the Western Cape’s inaugural Veterinary Week, which focused on state veterinary services'...
Versatile diesel engines
With an engine for nearly every application, Japanese engine manufacturer Kubota has expanded its range of diesel only engines to include everything from 5kW motors for pump and lawnmower applications to...
SA Canegrowers calls on President Ramaphosa to support local sugar through the Home Sweet...
BY ANDREW RUSSELL CHAIRPERSON AT SA CANEGROWERS
Ahead of this Heritage Day, SA Canegrowers has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa calling on him to sign the Home Sweet Home pledge to only buy locally produced sugar....
Threat of government interference in food pricing could lead to empty supermarket shelves
Agri SA will write to Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza requesting engagement with stakeholders in the agricultural value chain on the implications of government’s stated intention...
Cape Town Container Terminal gears up for deciduous season
As the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) prepares for the 2023/24 deciduous fruit season, it has commenced engagements with key stakeholders, including the Summer Fruit Industry and the Western Cape Government....
Calling all Cape Farmers
Following a successful Nampo 2023 show in Bothaville in May, BMG will be exhibiting at the Nampo Cape Show for the first time. This prestigious agricultural exhibition, which is held annually...
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Cape Chamber welcomes Western Cape inter-governmental dispute amidst investor uncertainty
Mr Jacques Moolman, President of the Cape Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
The private sector is facing a new epidemic of uncertainty prompted by Government...
