UK signs new poultry export deal with South Africa as bird flu ban ends
The UK has announced that an avian-influenza-linked trade embargo with South Africa has been lifted. It means UK producers will be able to ship poultry to South Africa for the
£160m boost for UK poultry industry as exports to South Africa restart
British poultry can once again reach South African tables, after the UK secured market access estimated to bring up to £160m to industry over the next five years. The development
South Africa must develop a bold, export-driven strategy for agriculture
Does South Africa’s agriculture have any future in global markets in the face of deepening geopolitical frictions among major economies? It all depends on what the country’s leaders do to
FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2024 – Africa regional event
Background The ongoing digital transformation of agrifood systems presents immense opportunities for African economies. The transformation of the nature of data, its effective collection and utilization are at the core
Kenya’s tea export earnings up 18 pct in H1 2024
A tea farmer shows the freshly picked purple tea leaves at a purple tea plantation in Muranga County, Kenya, on May 6, 2024. (Xinhua/Han Xu) Kenya’s tea export earnings surged
Corruption, water scarcity, and outdated farming hold Africa back
The African Agri Investment Indaba, taking place in Cape Town from 18-20 Nov, aims to transform food systems. Africa is grappling with a severe food insecurity crisis, with over 282
Bühler’s third annual Student Career Day Expo inspires future innovators
Johannesburg (South Africa) 26 September 2024: Bühler recently hosted its third annual Student Career Day Expo, aimed at inspiring the next generation with a variety of career possibilities. This year’s
The impact of market linkages on Kenya’s agricultural exports
Kenya’s agricultural sector plays a crucial role in the nation’s economy, contributing about 33 per cent to the GDP and employing over 40 per cent of the population, as reported
More African agricultural products enter Chinese market
Pineapples from Benin make their debut during the sixth China International Import Expo in Shanghai. (People’s Daily Overseas Edition/Zhang Wujun) A shipment of mutton from Madagascar was cleared at Changsha
Potential impact of land reform in the tourism sector – How this sector can uplift communities
By Peter Setou: Chief Executive Officer of Vumelana Advisory Fund 20 September 2024: While the land reform programme in South Africa has not been all smooth sailing, it would be