Development in Finance Workshop
 Agbiz, The Banking Association of South Africa and the South African Insurance Association hosted a very successfull Development Finance in Agriculture Workshop on 19 October 2012. The Workshop brought together the major role players and stakeholders in the broader agriculture industry who shared their experiences and opportunities, noted barriers and constraints.
Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan opened the workshop with a keynote address. He said we yet have to find sustainable ways to finance capacity building of small farmers to grow and diversify the agricultural industry. Without investing in tomorrow's farmers and getting young people involved, there will be no long term future for the agricultural industry in South Africa. The minister summarized the financial challenges as follow: * The need to provide appropriate insurance products for small scale farmers. * The need to provide long term debt at competitive costs to emerging and large farmers. * The need to support capacity building through direct capacity building programmes and by supporting farmers and farmer co-ops through equity.
The Minister thanked Dr John Purchase, Agbiz CEO, for showing his leadership by inviting him to get involved in this workshop where different forces on different levels collaborate to create common ground. He encouraged the delegates to also show their leadership and not waiting for the President or anyone else to create a better future.
Presentations can be accessed by clicking here» |
Agribusiness confidence levels increased by 6% in the third quarter
 Agribusiness confidence reached an all-time low in the third quarter of 2009. Since then, an upward trend was observed over the following three years. Even though the past year's confidence was rather up and down, the third quarter of 2012 again confirmed the upward trend. Agribusiness confidence in the third quarter of 2012 reached 62,96 index levels, which is 6% higher than in the second quarter of 2012 and 11% higher than the third quarter of 2011. Read more»
Agribusiness decision makers are once again requested to complete the linked questionnaire and send it back to the Agbiz office before close of business on Friday. 2 November 2012. The questionnaire can be printed out, completed and sent back, or for you convenience, you can complete it electronically. |
Agricultural Writers Association acknowledges Dr John Purchase for outstanding achievements in agriculture
 The Agricultural Writers SA Assosiation North announced Dr John Purchase, Agbiz CEO, as the Gauteng agriculturalist of the year at an award ceremony last Friday evening at the CSIR Conference Centre, Pretoria. The National Agriculturalist of the Year will be announced on Friday, 9 November 2012.
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Agbiz Centenary Bursary 2013
 Agbiz is pleased to announce the call for applications for the Agbiz Centenary Bursary 2013. South African students registered for a Masters or PhD degree in either agricultural economics or agribusiness management, at any recognised South African university are invited to apply for this annual bursary, valued R25000. Please read the Terms and Conditions for more information.
Candidates are invited to submit their applications directly to the Agbiz office at email admin@agbiz.co.za or PO Box 76297, Lynnwood Ridge, 0040 before close of business on 11 December 2012.
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For additional information, please contact Linette Jordaan at telephone 012 807 6686. |
Trade and Industry Portfolio Committee Annual Report
The National Consumer Commission presented its annual report to the Trade and Industry Portfolio Committee on 11 October 2012. Download annual report» |
FEWS NET Southern Africa Regional Price Bulletin
FEWS NET's October 2012 Southern Africa Regional Price Bulletin indicating food price trends up to September 2012 can be downloaded by clicking here» |
News from USAID Southern Africa Trade Hub
The latest newsletter of the USAID Southern Africa Trade Hub is available to downloaded by clicking here» |
Import and Export Management short course
Save R500 on the University of Cape Town (Law@Work) Import and Export Management online short course Gain insight into global trade and learn the practical skills to manage import and export processes within the South African contextduring the University of Cape Town (Law@Work) Import and Export Management short course, presented part-time and entirely online throughout South Africa.Learn how to identify and make optimal use of opportunities for export; reduce risks associated with international trade; and take the stress out of the export process. About the course: * Gain a solid understanding of the global trade environment and South Africa's role in international trade. * Understand detailed import and export documentation and procedures needed for customs procedures and clearance. * Receive a University of Cape Town certificate. * Course starts: 3 December 2012. * Course duration: 11 weeks, online. Agbiz members qualify for a R500 discount on the course. To claim your discount, quote "Agbiz" as your promo code when registering online by 16 November 2012. For more information visit www.getsmarter.co.za or call Nikki on +27 (0)21 447 7565. |
AgriBEE Threshold Review Study
 Agribusinesses are reminded to participate in this survey as a matter of urgency. Please complete and submit the survey questionnaire as soon as possible. More information» |
Invitation to attend US - Africa Agribusiness Investment Forum
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International PMA Fresh Summit 2012
26 - 28 October 2012 | Anaheim | California
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Africa Works! Conference, Netherlands
29 - 30 October | Netherlands
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Transport Forum SIG
1 November 2012 | Innovation and the Future | Stellenbosch
Attendance for free, but booking essential. More information» |
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. More information» |
Zambia Copperbelt Mining and Agricultural Show 2013
29 May - 2 June 2013 | Kitwe | Zambia Closing date for complete applications is 30 November 2012
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