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January 11, 2018

Over 700 cases of listeriosis confirmed in SA

More than 700 cases of listeriosis have been confirmed in South Africa, and 61 people have already succumbed to the disease, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi revealed on Monday.
January 5, 2018

Black winemakers to benefit from new agro-processing incentive

Small businesses in the agro-processing sector have until 31 January 2018 to apply for financial support from the dti’s Agro-Processing Support Scheme (APSS), for the current application window.
December 29, 2017

Egg producers unable to meet the demand after avian flu outbreak

The avian flu outbreak – which struck farms nationwide and led to the culling of millions of chickens and other birds – has left KwaZulu-Natal egg producers unable to meet the demand. A North Coast egg […]
December 19, 2017

Effect of Western Cape’s drought on fruit production and exports

Fruit account 33.2 percent share in South Africa’s total agricultural exports, and the majority is produced in the Western Cape province. In 2017, fruit exports are expected to increase by 9.8 and 5.5 percent against 2016, […]