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5-6 June 2012

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The issue of young people not entering the horticultural/agricultural industry has already reached a critical stage. Universities, agricultural businesses, input supply companies, commercial farms and service providers continue to report how the unavailability of young people is affecting their businesses. Following discussions with several key role-players in the industry, the message was clear: It was time to do something.

Following the successful Agric/Horti Career & Bursary Fair at the University of Pretoria organised by the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) in September last year, this initiative is extended to the University of Stellenbosch on 12 April 2012. To get an idea on what the successful Agric Career & Bursary Fair at University of Pretoria entailed, view a short DVD on the Career Fair: http://www.up.ac.za/telematic/video 

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In this issue of BUSA Parliamentary NewsWatch:

* BUSA's Economic and Business Outlook 2012 - BUSA briefed Parliament twice in February on budget-related issues.

* Trade & Industry Update - Minister Rob Davies and BUSA both appeared before Parliament in February to discuss trade and industry issues.

* Parliament Now - Update on legislation and other developments at Parliament

* Bills at Parliament - The status of all bills currently tabled in Parliament.

In this Quarterly Food Price Monitor:

* Overall inflation and food inflation: SA and selected countries.
* Urban and rural food price trendes: Januarie 2011 - January 2012.
* Comparison between the urban and rural prices.
* Price trends (week 4 of each month).
* International food prices.
* Estimated impact of food inflation on consumers.
* March 2012 - May 2012 Outlook.

Click here to download the FEWS Net food security update for February 2012.

Procurement of 35,000 Mt of Wheat Grain
 The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) has received financing toward the cost of the Productive Safety Net APL III Project and it intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments under the contract for the procurement of 35,000 MT of wheat grain.  The Food Security Coordination Directorate of the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) now invites eligible bidders for the supply of 35,000 MT wheat grain in one lot.

Consulting Services: Gender Analysis Support
The Government of the Republic of Malawi  has received a Credit and Grant towards the cost of Agricultural Sector Wide Approach Program - Support Project. Under the terms of this project, the services of a consultant to conduct a series of tasks to collect, analyze and interpret gender analysis support related information are needed.
 

International Trade and Investment Initiative
Business Seminar: Zimbabwe

The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) request your participation in a Business Seminar during the ITI to Harare and Bulawayo on the 25 - 30 March 2012.
This visit will provide an opportunity for South African businesses to interact with Government and Private Sector leaders in Zimbabwe. 
More information: Ms Elizabeth Mtshali
Tel: 012 394 1333 or email: lizziem@thedti.gov.za

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