Board approved IFAMA 2014 in Cape Town, June 2014
 Dr John Purchase and Ms Lindie Stroebel of Agbiz have participated in the 23rd International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) World Forum in Atlanta, Georgia, this week.
Together with partners in South Africa, a bid was submitted to the Board of IFAMA to host the 24th IFAMA World Forum in South Africa (Cape Town) on 15 to 19 June 2014, and this week it was announced that the bid was successful. The provisional theme is: "The road to 2050: Global drivers, African opportunities - The talent factor."
The South African ambassador to the USA, Mr Ebrahim Rasool, accepted the nomination on behalf of South Africa at the gala dinner, held at the World of Coke Cola in Atlanta, on Wednesday evening. The awarding of the IFAMA World Forum to South Africa and Africa is a major boost for the development of globally competitive agro-food value chains in Africa especially. Dr John Purchase was also elected to the Board of IFAMA at the Forum.
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Agbiz appoints Management Accountant
 As from 1 June 2013 Agbiz has appointed Mrs Erika Rupping as Management Accountant of Agbiz.
Erika completed the degree B.Com Cost and Management Accounting in June 2008 at North West University, Potchefstroom Campus. Before taking up her current position at Agbiz, Erika held the position of Accountant at Blue Label Distribution.
The appointment of a Management Accountant will enable Mrs Stroebel, who held the position Manager Finance and Economic Intelligence, to focus all her attention on strategic economic intelligence.
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Special Economic Zones for South Africa
 Mr Claud Baissac from Eunomix presented on 11 June to the Portfolio Committee on Economic Development on the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) for South Africa. Click to peruse the presentation. The South African Government has introduced new legislation (Special Economic Zones Bill) to facilitate the establishment of SEZ's in the underdeveloped areas of South Africa. While the principle of SEZ's is internationally recognized to ensure specific developmental outcomes, especially in strongly regulated economies, the concept does have drawbacks in terms of potential unintended consequences and heavy subsidisation that comes at a cost to the taxpayer. Opportunities for agribusinesses may arise as some of the development will be in rural areas. Also available to download is The dti's presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry on the Special Economic Zones Bill» |
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Presentation on the Carbon Tax
 The Department National Treasury presented on Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Carbon Tax Policy Paper to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance for information. Click to peruse the presentation»
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Southern Africa Food Security Outlook Update
Linked find the Southern Africa Food Security Outlook Update for June 2013.
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HubHappenings
Linked find the HubHappenings for June 2013.
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Infrastructure Africa Conference
16 - 17 July 2013 | Sandton Convention Centre | Sandton
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The Fertilizer Society of SA Symposium
12 August 2013 | CSIR International Convention Centre | Pretoria
Theme: Principles of fertilizer recommendations based on international norms.
Enquiries: Hermien Wouda, Tel: (012) 349 1450 or e-mail: hermien@fssa.org.za
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PMA Fresh Connections & Expo14-15 August 2013 | Lord Charles Hotel |Somerset West PMA Fresh Connections Conference & Expo Contact Marianne van der Laarse for information on PMA membership, sponsorships and the expo: mvanderlaarse@pma.com
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China International Fair for Investment and Trade
8 - 11 September 2013, Xiamen
10 - 11 September 2013, Shanghai and
12 - 13 September 2013, Beijing
Enquiries: Makana Gerald Mandiwana at the Department of Trade and Industry, e-mail: MGMandiwana@thedti.gov.za
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Potatoes South Africa Congress
10-12 September 2013
For more information contact Monica van der Merwe at 012 349 1906 or email: monica@potatoes.co.za
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Big Iron Farm Show 2013
10-12 September 2013 | Fargo North Dakota | USA
Visitors will get a chance to see U.S. farm machinery in use in the fields; and meet personally with equipment company owners, operators and farmers who use the equipment.
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AMT South African Agri Outlook Conference
30 September 2013 | CSIR Conference Center
Enquiries: 012 348 8344 or 27 12 361 2748 or email: minda@amtrends.co.za
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