Dr John Purchase awarded as National Agriculturalist of the Year
 Agricultural Writers SA awarded Dr John Purchase, Agbiz CEO, as National Agriculturalist of the Year at prestige function last Friday evening in Johannesburg.
In the nomination Dr Purchase is described as someone who has during his career constantly adapted to the changing agricultural landscape, both locally and internationally. He enthusiastically embraces changes that will improve agriculture as a whole, while still cherishing the wisdom that still rings true after decades.
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SARS Proposed 2013 amendments
 South African Revenue Service (SARS) will implement tariff book changes as from the 1 January 2013. The changes will represent: deletions; substitutions; or insertions.
Please click here for the attached Draft Notice/Explanatory Memorandum which outlines the detail of the projected changes.
SARS is inviting comments on the projected changes. Comments may be sent to mmaphosa@sars.gov.za by Thursday, 15 November 2013. |
Market intelligence on Angolan markets
 The Joint Agri-Business and Department of Agriculture Forum for Africa's (JADAFA's) main objective is to promote and develop bi-directional trade between South Africa and Angola through increased agricultural and agro-industrial investments and partnerships. To this end Jadafa provides the following market intelligence compiled by Spears (Pty) Ltd and BFAP:
Commodity Market»
Livestock Market»
Macro Environent»
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BUSA Parliamentary NewsWatch
In this issue of Parliamentary NewsWatch:
- Updates on legislation and hearings at Parliament.
- BUSA comments on the 2012 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement.
- BUSA speaks to Parliament about the key business challenges faced by the water sector.
- The Security Industry Alliance cautions Parliament against new regulations.
- Bills currently at Parliament. |
World Soybean Research Conference IX 2013
17 - 22 February 2013 | Durban
Held for the first time on the African continent, hosted by the Protein Research Foundation and Oil & Protein Seed Trust. Over 1000 delegates from across the globe are expected to congregate at the Durban International Convention Centre for this conference.
The major soybean producing countries such as Argentina, Brazil, China, India and USA are expected to have national exhibition pavilions. Leading keynote speakers and foremost researchers will present their latest findings covering topics such as Soy for Human Consumption. A draft program is available on the website, www.wsrc2013.co.za.
Numerous sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are available. To view the prospectus, please click here» |
Regional Policy & Agri-business Conference
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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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