The Corner Post February 2017 Nhlanhla Sicelo Mngadi (47) speaks passionately about farming. To him the most exciting thing about being a farmer is seeing growth whether it is the maize on the field which has grown from a seed or a calf growing into a mature animal. ‘It is wonderful to see the change
31 Jan 2017 Fuel prices set to rise in February According to the press release from the Central Energy Fund, on Wednesday, the 1st of February 2017; petrol price is going to increase by 29 cents per litre (c/l) and diesel price is going to increase by 21 c/l. Read the full report here
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26 Jan 2017 Grain SA noted media reports that permits for US GMO maize imports were issued. Grain SA remains of the position that the imports do not promote local producers’ competitiveness if the same GMO events are not available to local producers as well. Such exceptions should only be made at times when
20 Jan 2017 The Management Committee of the Executive of Grain SA met yesterday in Pretoria to discuss, amongst other things, the current production conditions. There is gratefulness amongst farmers for the major turnaround in the general conditions following the severe drought of last year. “The current conditions are looking very good, but it is
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19 Jan 2017 Fuel price expectations for February 2017 Fuel prices are likely to increase in February for the second consecutive month. Information from the Central Energy Fund suggests that petrol and diesel prices are headed for an increase on 01 February 2017. Read the full report here
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Will my farm survive? January 2017 Our farmers are experiencing challenges with regards to their farming businesses all the time. The climate affects our businesses, hopefully by the time you read this article the drought will be something of the past. We experience political insecurity, marketing challenges and a cost-price squeeze to name but a
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