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Minister Edna Molewa releases final National Water Resource Strategy (NWRS2)
The Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Minister Edna Molewa, this week released the final version of the National Water Resource Strategy (Version 2) after a process of public consultation. The NWRS will in all probability impact significantly on agriculture and the agro-food industry through the proposed changes to water management, allocation and costs. It is especially irrigated agriculture and agribusinesses servicing irrigation producers that need to consider the implications of the NWRS2 very carefully. Please click on NWRS2 to peruse the Strategy.
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The legalities of volunteering
- Source: Werksmans Attorneys, Pro Bono Bulletin
 "It's in your hands to make the world a better place." - Nelson Mandela.
Mandela Day was celebrated last week, bringing with it a host of community-related initiatives running throughout the month of July. Public Interest Lawyer Louise Bick of Werksmans Attorneys breaks down ten legalities around volunteering.
1. What are the options as regards involvement and commitment?
2. What is the structure of a charity organisation?
3. What are the different registration categories?
4. Can I get a tax exemption for my contribution?
5. Why might I be asked to sign a Code of Conduct?
6. Can I expect payment or some sort of compensation?
7. I'd like to capture the moment on camera - can I go ahead?
8. When working with children and the elderly, what are the special considerations?
9. Can you give any guidelines on choosing a cause to support?
10. Who do I speak to if I have concerns?
Click here for answers to above questions.
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PMA Fresh Produce Industry Jobs Survey
 The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) invites all Agbiz members to assistance with an important study of the critical human capital needs within the fresh produce industry in South Africa.
As part of PMA, the PMA Foundation for Industry Talent's mission is to attract, develop and retain talent for the fresh produce industry in South Africa. Additionally, several tertiary education institutions identified a problem in recruiting sufficient numbers of students to ensure the sustainability of the industry. More information»
The deadline for receiving completed surveys is 30 July 2013. Please refer any enquiries to Mr. Jan Greyling (jancg@sun.ac.za).
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IFAMA 2013 Presentations
IFAMA provides to Agbiz members online access to the presentations, videos and photographs that were captured during the 2013 IFAMA World Forum and Symposium in Atlanta.
Below you will find full access to these resources:
To view Forum speaker presentations please visit Forum»
To view Symposium research presentations please visit Symposium»
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Food Security Update for the Southern Africa Region
- July 2013
Minimal food insecurity outcomes prevail across the Southern Africa region as food availability continues to improve due to ongoing harvests, stable market supplies, declining staple food prices, and increased incomes from sale of staple and cash crops. These outcomes are projected to persist over most parts of the region through September, with the exception of for a few localized areas in Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. More information»
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Alles oor skaap- en bokboerdery in een boek
Hierdie boek is 'n praktiese handleiding vir voornemende kleinveeboere deurdat dit die basiese beginsels van kleinveeboerdery verduidelik. Dit maak egter ook goeie leesstof vir die meer ervare boer wat steeds wil leer om daardeur produktiwiteit te verbeter in die kudde. Bestellings en meer inligting»
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Agri Mega Group expanded its services to Pretoria
The Agri Mega Group, with their head-office based in the Western-Cape, has expand their services to Gauteng and their new office address in Pretoria:3rd Floor Lynnridge Mews, 22 Hibiscus Street
Lynnwood Ridge, Pretoria
Contact: Marianna du Plessis Cell:+27 82 337 6127
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Doing Business in Mozambique
6 August 2013 | PwC Sunninghill
Mozambique is becoming a world priority investment destination, powered by recent discoveries and development of natural resources, with South African companies being key investors and suppliers.
PwC invites Agbiz Members to join them for a presentation that will cover issues like investment opportunities, taxation in Mozambique, regulatory requirements for setting up, and interacting with authorities. Additionally, they will highlight the South African tax and exchange control implications to be aware of when investing overseas, and more. More information»
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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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Agriculture & Food Career Fair22 - 23 August 2013 | Rautenbach Hall | University of Pretoria
More information: Marianne van der Laarse, e-mail: info@careerfair.co.za or tel 012 3320696
www.careerfair.co.za
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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.
More information»
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AMT Agricultural Outlook Conference
30 September 2013 | CSIR International Convention Centre | Pretoria.
Conference theme: "Global and SA Agriculture: From Plan to Action 2014."
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5th Africa Grain Trade Summit
1-2 October 2013 | Whitesands | Mombasa.
Please find linked an Information Pack regarding the Summit.
For further information contact the EAGC Secretariat by email:grains@eagc.org. Tel: office no. +254 733 444035/+254 710 607 313/ 020 44094.
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Conference on "The Future of Commercial Farming in South Africa - Seeking Breakthrough"
8 - 9 October 2013 | Harrismith
Keynote Speakers: Ernst Janovsky and Clem Sunter
Enquiries: 058 622 1499 or 083 410 3867
Early bird registration fee extended to 15 August 2013.
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Agri Mega AgriBusiness Dairy Tour to Argentina
6-14 October 2013
Contact Marianna du Plessis at africa@agrimega.co.za
Cell: +27 82 337 6127
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Agri Mega Wine, Fruit Tour to Montpellier, France
SITEVI Expo: 24 - 29 November 2013
Contact Marianna du Plessis at e-mail: africa@agrimega.co.za
Cell: +27 82 337 6127
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