Sugar strike squeezes SMEs as imports displace local production
The wage dispute comes as local producers face growing competition from imported sugar
The wage dispute comes as local producers face growing competition from imported sugar
Lebakeng Mokhele manages Bucks N Bucks, a diversified mixed farming operation comprising Bonsmara cattle, Dorper sheep and vegetable production
Moving from informal sales to supplying commercial buyers requires producers to meet higher standards
The retail deals have also contributed to job creation at the farm
The mill's reopening has restored confidence that their harvest will have a guaranteed processing outlet this season
The platform is also working towards becoming a fully integrated agricultural marketplace, allowing farmers to access inputs and sell their produce within the same ecosystem
Farmers affected by the floods are urged to act quickly to restore production
Persistent heavy rains and flooding are devastating small-scale farmers and emerging entrepreneurs in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, destroying crops, fish ponds and livelihoods while putting small businesses under severe pressure. Vhadoda ...
Rural-based poultry farmers are in full swing, preparing for one of their busiest and most lucrative periods of the year. Weddings, family gatherings, and community events are driving a surge ...
Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has raised concern over the rise of poor-quality and adulterated honey in local stores and as a result the department will launch a national operation ...
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