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Some Recent Notable Changes in SA Agricultural Sector
1. Food Inflation Takes a Dip in August 2023
In August 2023, Statistics South Africa released data showing a noteworthy 2% month-on-month deceleration in food inflation, dropping from 9.9% in July to…
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Empowering Africa’s Food Systems for the Future
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The future of the Western Cape agricultural sector in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
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GRAINS AND CEREALS Sub-Sector Skills Plan 2020-2021
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Industry Briefs: opportunities for investment in the hemp and cannabis value chain in South Africa, with a focus on Cape Town.
GreenCape, in partnership with the City of Cape Town, has published a new series of industry briefs that highlight opportunities for investment in the hemp and cannabis value chain in… Read more about 'Industry Briefs: opportunities for investment in the hemp and cannabis value chain in South Africa, with a focus on Cape Town.'...
Navigating Change: Key Legislative Developments in the Western Cape
The Western Cape province of South Africa is known for its stunning landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and vibrant communities. However, like many regions around the world, it faces pressing challenges such… Read more about 'Navigating Change: Key Legislative Developments in the Western Cape'...
The Global Ramifications of India's Rice Export Ban
India's recent ban on rice exports has raised concerns about its potential impacts on global rice markets and importing countries. Economists have commented on the issue, shedding light on the… Read more about 'The Global Ramifications of India's Rice Export Ban '...
Agriculture Bursary Opportunities
1. Hortgro Bursary
Hortgro bursary programme is aligned with scarce and critical skills and preference will be given to students studying towards these disciplines:
Agricultural Economics
Horticulturist (Production /Post harvest)
Agricultural Biotechnology
Soil and Water…
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DALRRD Progress Report on Previous SONA Pronouncements
These are the pronouncements made by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) in the State of the Nation Address (SONA) speeches from 2020 to 2022. The… Read more about 'DALRRD Progress Report on Previous SONA Pronouncements'...
South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM) Draft Bill III
South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM)
An industrial and inclusive development plan
for the renewable energy and storage value chains by 2030.
Draft version for review 7 July 2023
This groundbreaking draft version, open…
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Land Bank's Blended Finance Scheme (BFS)
The blended finance scheme (BFS) in South Africa, implemented by Land Bank and the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD), aims to address the financing needs of… Read more about 'Land Bank's Blended Finance Scheme (BFS)'...
SmartAgri Barometer Newsletter March 2023
For this edition of the Barometer, we celebrate our youth and young researchers as they start their professional careers in the agricultural sector and bring their hopes, challenges, commitment, and… Read more about 'SmartAgri Barometer Newsletter March 2023'...
