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August 2021 – Agripen
Read more about the Toyota SA/Agri SA Young Farmer of the Year finalists in this edition of Agripen, together with the following articles: Message from
Supporting smallholder farmers amidst the pandemic
Bayer last year launched the “Better Farms, Better Lives” initiative to help cushion smallholder farmers from the ravages of the pandemic. “We at Bayer quickly
Cooperation will save the day
The Agricultural Writers SA hosted a webinar on dealing with a trifecta in the agricultural value chain, namely the thirdwave of Covid-19, economic and political
Afrikelp focuses on the use of natural resources
Healthy ecosystems are crucial for our survival, enabling us to counteract climate change, increase biodiversity, and address the world’s need for food, fibre and shelter.
Revised schedule for IFAJ’s virtual event
The dates for IFAJ’s virtual event – including the Delegate Assembly – have been moved to 23–25 August 2021 (from 21–23 June), with the hope
SA pome fruit set for record exports
SA pome fruit (apple and pear) production areas experienced excellent growing conditions during the current season and the pome fruit sector is set for a
May 2021 – Agripen
In this edition of Agripen read more about World Environmental Day and the following articles: Bright future for Sensako looms World Environmental Day !Xhariep region “taste and
April 2021 – World Press Freedom Day
Read about World Press Freedom Day, South Africa’s dairy product of the year, African swine fever, a unique online concept and more. World Press Freedom
2020 Tribute Heroes of Agriculture
Banding together to love thy neighbour. This is how Liza Bohlmann, chairperson of the Agricultural Writers SA, described the way in which the agricultural community
Don’t let your valuable fresh produce be rejected because of MRL woes
Maximum residue limits (MRLs) are a globally accepted tool in the food safety basket that offers consumers a guarantee that fresh produce is safe for human consumption. Find out how CropLife South Africa has taken the complication out of compliance.
Farmers Feed Life
At the end of last year a few friends and partners within the industry shared an idea of focusing on producers and saying thank you. No brands, no product message just the producers. Similar to the RAM trucks super bowl farmer commercial, but with no brand connected just the farmer, with an overall theme of Farmers feed life.
2019 winners of Agricultural Writers SA’s Farmer, Agriculturist and New Entrant to Commercial Agriculture Awards
South Africa’s top contributors to agriculture have been recognised at the Agricultural Writers SA Awards. The event, sponsored by Bayer, Rovic Leers, Santam Agri and Sanlam gives recognition to the work of those that seek to elevate food security and rural economies.
