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Mandela Day: Agri SA and OneFarm Share partner to support the 2022 platform target of distributing 40 million meals
July 15, 2022
As South Africans celebrate Mandela Day on Monday, 18 July 2022, Agri SA and OneFarm Share are pleased to announce a partnership to help assist South Africans vulnerable to food insecurity. Through this partnership, Agri SA will help OneFarm Share to reach their target of distributing more than 40 million meals to 1.2 million South […] -
Extension of operations at Tiger Brands’ Langeberg & Ashton canning fruit factory a welcome reprieve
July 12, 2022
Agri SA welcomes the announcement that Tiger Brands will extend operations at its canning factory in Ashton, Western Cape. The decision is a vital reprieve for the sector and for the communities that rely on the facility for their livelihoods. It will also provide time for potential buyers to secure the necessary funding to save […] -
Disruptive load shedding poses long-term risks to the agricultural sector and economy
July 6, 2022
The impact of the ongoing power outages on the agricultural sector and the wider economy holds serious implications for food security and social stability. The extended period of Level 6 load shedding threatens the viability of the sector. An escalation to Level 7 and higher will be catastrophic and pose a risk to the country's […] -
Summit needs concrete action plan to ensure safety of the rural farming community
June 27, 2022
The Rural Safety Summit began today, 27 June 2022 at Woodlands Country Lodge, Parys in the Free State. As the country continues to face violent attacks in farming communities, Minister Bheki Cele acknowledged the problem of poor response times by the police and the corrosive effect of corruption within the police service. While Agri SA […] -
Closure of Tiger Brands’ Langeberg and Ashton canning fruit factory spells disaster
June 22, 2022
On the 9th of June Tiger Brands shocked personnel producers and clients by giving notice of a 60-day consultation period with the intention of closing down their canning factory in Ashton in the Western Cape. Few people realise the real impact that this decision would have on the community, producers, the industry and agro-processing in […] -
Agri SA & Agri Enterprises partners with Motsepe Foundation to drive commercial partnerships in agricultural sector
June 15, 2022
Agri SA is proud to announce the launch of two pioneering projects in Limpopo and Mpumalanga to boost the sector’s transformation efforts. The projects are the culmination of a joint initiative with the Motsepe Foundation to reimagine development funding and foster greater collaboration to accelerate the inclusivity of the agricultural sector. -
Wear your #BakkieArm and support Agri Securitas
June 10, 2022
What started with 'Word of the Week' is now Central South Africa's latest fashion trend, all for a good cause. The OFM Good Morning Breakfast, weekdays 06:00 - 09:00, recently entertained listeners with their weekly riddle - 'Word of the Week' - during which a novelty word is revealed to the audience, and they then […] -
Agri SA calls for investigation as non-payment of locust officers undermines food security
June 9, 2022
Agri SA has written to Minister Thoko Didiza requesting an investigation into the non-payment of critical service providers in midst of the worst locust outbreak of the past 25 years. If no action is taken, government could lose the services of vital locust officers even as millions of hectares of crops remain in danger of […] -
Seasonal Climate Watch | Jun to Oct 2022
June 2, 2022
The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently in a La Niña state, and forecasts indicate that it will likely remain in this state during the coming seasons. During winter, the presence of ENSO has less of an impact. Thus, the presence of the current La Niña event is not expected to have any significant impact […] -
Seasonal Climate Watch | Jun to Oct 2022
June 2, 2022
The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently in a La Niña state, and forecasts indicate that it will likely remain in this state during the coming seasons. During winter, the presence of ENSO has less of an impact. Thus, the presence of the current La Niña event is not expected to have any significant impact […] -
QLFS shows the continued importance of agriculture in creating jobs
May 31, 2022
The employment result for the first quarter of 2022, which were announced by Stats SA in its Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) today, showcase the continued importance of the agricultural sector as an employer – especially in a country characterised by endemic unemployment.
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