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Offshore investment made easy

In the eyes of many investors, there has always been a deep gulf between ‘local’ and ‘offshore’ investment. But times have changed. Special allowances...

Senwes is offering R20 million in production loans to black farmers

In terms of the approval conditions, Senwes is required to extend material financial assistance to black farmers. Senwes will therefore once again provide production loans...

Biltong that tastes of the real Karoo

Starting a business, especially later in life, often springs from having had a long-standing interest in a subject or an activity. Madie van Zyl, who...

Egypt: the world’s biggest exporter of oranges

While many may associate Egypt with pyramids and pharaohs, the country is fast on track to become an agricultural powerhouse in Africa. According to...

Seizing the opportunity in SA’s seed market

When and why did Syngenta purchase South African seed company Sensako? The purchase of Sensako was completed in August 2020. Sensako is a very strong...

Irrigation unlocks value for Sandveld potatoes

Stephan & Seun was founded in the 1960s when the Stephan family planted their first potatoes in the Piketberg sand. Today, the team consists...

Meticulous management drives success for mushroom grower

Marietjie Kruger is passionate about fungi, and one species of fungi in particular, namely Agaricus bisporus, commonly known as the button mushroom. Kruger, owner...

Agriculture is an important employer in Sudan, with around 80% of the working population employed along the agriculture value chain. The country is a...

To overcome these challenges in sustainable and transformative ways, there must be consistent investment in innovation, and collaboration that can help boost the sector’s...

Groundnut production in Sudan

Agriculture is an important employer in Sudan, with around 80% of the working population employed along the agriculture value chain. The country is a...

Partnerships pay off for Western Cape nursery

Starting and growing a successful farming business requires determination, capital, a market, and much more. And among these elements, one in particular stands out:...

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