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Overview of the investment climate for South African agriculture and agribusinesses
 Based on past studies by Agbiz, perceptions of agribusinesses on the investment climate of agriculture, as well as a fruitful discussion between representatives from organised agriculture and the Governor of the Reserve Bank, Agbiz compiled an overview on the investment climate. Measured and unmeasured factors inhibiting investment are highlighted in this overview. Agbiz found that investment and financing of the sector relies heavily on private and commercial sector. An enabling business and policy environment should be created to realise the enormous opportunities available. Read more»
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Department of Environmental Affairs hosts Stakeholder Engagement Forum
 The Department of Environmental Affairs hosted today its annual Stakeholder Engagement Forum. The Forum provides the Department with an opportunity to share with its stakeholders the areas of priority going forward, as per Strategic Plan. Linked find the presentations done by the various branches within the Department:
Chemicals and waste management»
Environmental Programmes»
Legal, authorisations and compliance inspectorate»
Branch Oceans and Coasts»
Climate Change and Air Quality Management»
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NAMC requests Agbiz members' assistance in constructing business plans for SIP 11
The NAMC is constructing business plans for SIP 11 (Strategic Integrated Projects - Agriculture), as part of the PICC (Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Committee). In the Agbiz Newsletter of 4 July 2013, Agbiz members were invited to assist the NAMC in obtaining base information in this regard. Due to members' reluctance to share sensitive information, Agbiz has engaged with the NAMC and they have agreed it would be sufficient for their purposes to only obtain information on where the infrastructure is located, and what the capacity is. Please find linked a revised and much simplified template. It will really be appreciated it if members could look into it and share information they are comfortable with sharing for the construction of business plans, to be submitted to the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission (PICC) and could benefit the industry greatly.
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SARS presents to Agbiz Council on the Tax Administration Act
Wayne Broughton from SARS presented last week to Agbiz council members on the Tax Administration Act which came into effect on 1 October 2012. Agbiz CEO, Dr John Purchase, highlighted the importance of understanding the Act and the consequences of non-compliance. Click to peruse the presentation»
For more information Agbiz members can contact Mark Kingon, SARS Group Executive in Operational Service Escalations on tel: 012 422 4457 or via email: CFisher@sars.gov.za
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FAO's major focus is on agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Addressing the Agbiz Council meeting last week, Mr Tobias Takavarasha of the FAO, said the Organisation leads international efforts to defeat hunger; and its major focus is on agriculture, forestry, fisheries and related areas.
The FAO has 5 strategic objectives namely:
Eradicate hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition; and to increase and improve provision of goods and services from agriculture, forestry and fisheries in a sustainable manner.
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DTI Presents on the 2012/13 roll-out of incentives
Director-General of the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti), Mr Lionel October presented to the Trade and Industry Portfolio Committee in Parliament on the 2012/13 roll-out of the department's incentives.
Please click to peruse the presentation.
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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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