BFAP launches Agricultural Outlook 2012
The Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) launched the BFAP Baseline Agricultural Outlook 2012 - 2021 this week. It presents an outlook on Southern African agricultural production, consumption, prices and trade for the period.
Download the BFAP Baseline - Agricultural Outlook 2012 here» |
Agbiz Parliamentary Report
 In this Parliamentary Report:
* NEDLAC annual report.
* Amendments proposed in the Co-operative Amendment Bills.
* Hearings on the issue of corporate work permits.
* Briefing on implications for rural development and land reform policies arising from IPAP2 the NGP and the DNDP.
* Briefing on Spatial Development and Land Use Bill.
* Public hearings on the Co-operative Amendment Bills.
* Public hearings on the Basic Conditions of Employment- and Labour Relations Amendment Bills.
* Briefing on the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Amendment Bill.
Download the Agbiz Parliamentary Report for June/July 2012» |
Agbiz / IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index results for the second quarter of 2012
 The Agricultural Business Chamber (Agbiz) and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) construct the Agbiz / IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index on a quarterly basis. The index provides a good reference for the industry to benchmark itself and for existing and possible investors to evaluate their investment decisions to those of the decision-makers within the industry.
Agbiz is hereby sharing with agribusiness executives the results and interpretations for the second quarter of 2012 and once again asking them to complete the survey for the third quarter of 2012.
The survey questionnaire can be completed online by clicking here, or the linked version can be printed out, completed and faxed to the Agbiz office: 012 807 5600, or email to lindie@agbiz.co.za.
Please send your response on/before Friday, 24 August 2012. |
Absa AgriBusiness: The growth in agricultural commodity prices and the threat to food security
It's time to invest in agriculture and more specific agriculture in Africa if we are to address the challenges of food security, says Absa Head of Agribusiness Ernst Janovsky. Read media release |
Electronic BUSA Bulletin (EBB)
In this month's EBB:
* The 8th elective AGM in pictures.
* Professor Raymond Parsons' farewell in pictures.
* Transformation Policy looks at the draft Women Empowerment & Gender Equality Bill. * Social Policy - BUSA Submission regarding the Labour Relations Act and the BCEA. Download and read» |
HUB Happenings, June/July 2012
 In this USAID Southern Africa Trade Hub (SATH) eNewsletter:
* SATH Takes Regional Agricultural Firms to SA Trade Show.
* Coordinated Border Management Progresses at Zambian Borders.
* Malawi Expresses Interest in a National Electronic Single Window.
* SATH Presents Sixth Audit of the Implementation of the SADC Protocol on Trade.
* SATH Energy Training Targets Regulators.
* SATH Supports Preparations for SADC Trade in Services Negotiations in Road Freight Transport and Tourism.
* Export Digest: Exporting to the US under AGOA - Domestic Processes.
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SATI Quarterly Newsletter
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The Economist - Feeding the World Summit
 On 15-16 November 2012, policy-makers together with agribusiness, donors, farmer organisations and civil society we will discuss what Africa needs in order to reproduce the Brazilian miracle.
Agbiz is proudly supporting The Economist - Feeding the World Summit which will be held at the Hilton Sandton Hotel in Johannesburg. Agbiz members and contacts are offered an exclusive 15% discount to attend if they register before 1 October 2012. More information» |
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Agribusiness Conference presented by Agrifica/Farm Africa
Promoting Agriculture and Agribusinsess, Trade and Investment in Sub-Saharan Africa
21 August 2012 | Grain Building | The Willows | Pretoria
Closing date for registrations is Friday 17 August 2012
For more information contact Conni Oelofse:
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Agri-Food Career & Bursary Fair
Sustainable Food for Life
22 - 23 August 2012 | University of Pretoria
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Transport Forum Special Interest Group meeting
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Agri Mega Week 2012
One Agriculture - One Vision
13 - 15 September 2012 | Bredasdorp
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Trade and Investment Mission to Cameroon
22 September - 3 October 2012
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International PMA Fresh Summit 2012
26 - 28 October 2012 | Anaheim | California
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