Development Finance in Agriculture Workshop
Agbiz, The Banking Association of South Africa and the South African Insurance Association will be hosting a Development Finance in Agriculture Workshop in Pretoria on Friday, 19 October 2012 in the Auditorium of the Grain Building, Witherite Road, The Willows, Pretoria.
The Agriculture Development Finance Workshop aims to bring together the major role players and stakeholders in the broader agriculture industry to share experiences and opportunities, to note barriers and constraints, and to develop a creative way forward for developing agriculture to grow significantly in South Africa.
Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan will be opening the workshop with a keynote address.
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AgriBEE Threshold Review Study
 Agribusinesses are urged to participate in this survey as a matter of urgency.
The AgriBEE Threshold Review Study is directed at gathering real and relevant agricultural economic data.
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Important Government Notice on AgriBEE verification for Import and Export Permits
 Importers and exporters of agricultural products are urgently advised to peruse the linked Government Notice, dated 19 July 2012. To in future acquire import and export permits, traders will be compelled to submit their AgriBEE scorecards.
In terms of import permits, also peruse Government Gazette Notice 748 of 2012 on 'Application for Market Access Permits for Agricultural Products'.
In order to fulfil South Africa's commitment under the WTO's Marrajkesh agreement regarding market access, market access permits will be issued for the products specified in the Table of Import arrangements and under the conditions set out in the schedule.
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Revised B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice launched
 On Tuesday the Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies, launched and unveiled the Revised B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice. The presentation by the Minister on the revised Codes is linked for your information and perusal. The Codes will be gazetted shortly for a 60-day public comment period. The new detailed draft Codes of Good Practice will be distributed as soon as they are gazetted.
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October is Transport Month
 This year Transport Month is hosted under the theme:
Working together to provide a safe and reliable transport system.
If you are making use of the N4 route, or the Maputo harbour in your transport endeavours, it is highly recommended to follow the initiatives administered by the Maputo Corridor Logistics Initiative (MCLI). Click here to see their most recent NewsFlash. |
Agbiz Parliamentary Report (Aug - Sept)
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e-BUSA Bulletin
In EBB this month:
* Anti-Corruption CEO Roundtable
* Funding for Women Entrepreneurs
* E-toll update
* AGOA update
* SA-EU Trade Relations
* Look out for the South Africa-France Economic Forum
* The Draft Women Empowerment and Gender Equity (WEGE) Bill |
NAMC - Fruit Trade Flow
 In this issue of Fruit Trade Flow, the focus is on the table grape, citrus, apple and pear industries. The performance of these fruits in both export and domestic markets is analysed and compared to the previous season.
Click to download the South African Fruit Trade Flow.
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NAMC - Input cost monitor report - meat and wool
 By monitoring input costs, the NAMC aims to publish regular updates on trends in farm input costs. This report reflects the broad trends in input costs for meat and wool, more specifically in the wool and mutton sheep industry and the beef cattle industry. More» |
Crop estimates and forcasts for 2012
 The final production estimate for summer crops and production forecast for winter cereals for the 2012 production season was released by the Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) on 26 September 2012.
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FEWS NET Southern Africa Food Price Bulletin - September 2012
 The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) monitors trends in staple food prices in countries vulnerable to food insecurity. FEWS NET's September 2012 Southern Africa Regional Price Bulletin indicating food price trends up to August 2012 can be downloaded by clicking here»
Also availabe to download:
FEWS NET September 2012 Price Watch and its Annex reporting on August food prices. |
National Water Resource Strategy 2012: Department of Water Affairs briefing
 The Department of Water Affairs (DWA) briefed Members on the National Water Resource Strategy (NWRS). The briefing covered a substantial number of areas, beginning with specific issues and implications, and covering equity in access to water services, equity in access to the benefits from the use of water resources, water neutral footprint, and off-setting. Download the NWRS Water Sector Institutional Arrangements»
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Movers and shakers
 Potatoes South Africa appoints new CEO
Prof André Jooste has been appointed as Potatoes South Africa's new Chief Executive Officer with effect 1 November 2012. This follows the esignation of Mr Mark du Plessis in Augustus this year. More»
Sansor appoints Dr Lukeshni Chetty as its new General Manager
Dr Lukeshni Chetty brings to the position a wealth of experience in the agricultural industry as a geneticist and biochemist, having worked in laboratories and the field with farmers, to assist in better understanding crop yields and the impacts of natural biodiversity. More» |
1st EU-South Africa Business Forum
Brussels, 17 September 2012
On 17 September 2012, the first EU-South Africa Business Forum took place in Brussels. The forum aimed at bringing together high-level representatives from business and politics to enhance bilateral dialogue on trade and investment related issues and to complement the 5th EU-South Africa Summit of political leaders that took place the day after.
The forum adopted a Joint Business Declaration with business recommendations for three major fields of cooperation: trade and investment, infrastructure and skills development and job creation. With regards to bilateral trade and investment, the declarationrecognises the importance of agriculture, by pointing out that "agribusiness plays a vital role in the economic development of both trading partners, especially for South Africa". The reference to agriculture was obtained through direct contacts with the organisers of the event while providing input in the preparation process. More» |
Criminal networks are navigating and attacking South African cyberspace
Whilst statistics on violent crimes in South Africa hit the headlines every day, cybercrimes are much more common and can also have a big impact. Join Werksmans and Ernst & Young as they help you understand cybercrime and its prevalence globally, how to investigate cybercrime incidents, and the big issues and threats for 2013. More information» |
15th International Business Forum 2012
"Low Carbon, High Growth - Business Models for a Changing Climate" (IBF)
21 - 23 October | Pretoria
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International PMA Fresh Summit 2012
26 - 28 October 2012 | Anaheim | California
More information»
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Africa Works! Conference, Netherlands
29 - 30 October | Netherlands
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11th GLOBAL G.A.P. SUMMIT
6 - 8 November 2012 | Madrid | Spain
Register by 31 August 2012 and SAVE up to 20%
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The Economist - Feeding the World Summit
15 - 16 November | Johannesburg Agbiz is proudly supporting The Economist - Feeding the World Summit. Members and contacts are offered an exclusive 15% discount to attend if they register before 1 October 2012. More information» |
Tanzania Agribusiness Investors Meeting
20 November 2012
This meeting will mostly be for private sector investment in the rice, sugar, livestock, and energy sectors in the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania. For more information click here» |
Click here to download the Agbiz parliamentary report