WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- People Are Paying Too Much to Live in South Africa.
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The United Nations has issued a strong warning that urgent global action is needed to prevent a future food crisis triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East.
Farming has changed dramatically over the past 50 years, especially with the introduction of modern technology, data systems, and advanced equipment.
VIEWPOINT- Risks for South African Farmers from a Strait of Hormuz Closure and Global Agrifood Shock
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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz represents far more than a temporary shipping disruption; it marks the onset of a systemic agrifood shock with the potential to trigger a severe global food price crisis within six to twelve months.
WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- The Fuel Price Trap: Why South Africans Rarely Benefit When Oil Prices Fall
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One of the most frustrating realities in South Africa today is the speed at which prices go up when fuel costs rise, and how slowly — or never — they come back down when fuel prices drop.
VIEWPOINT- South African Farmers Watch FMD Outbreak Spread as Cattle, Businesses and Livelihoods Come Under Severe Pressure
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For months, South African farmers watched the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak spread while their cattle, businesses, and livelihoods came under increasing pressure.
The Hidden HR & Industrial Relations Crisis Undermining Business Efficiency
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In today’s competitive business environment, operational efficiency is no longer determined only by strategy, capital, or market positioning.
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- The boundary line of a new animal disease control fence will extend from Klein Manasse, Aroab, south of Keetmanshoop, to Naute Dam and then to the Fish River Canyon, as Namibia steps up efforts to contain the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in the //Kharas region.
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- Farmers are using artificial intelligence to help grow food by combatting disease and pests,often times made worse by climate change, pesticide use, and more.You need real farming intelligence implanted in your DNA to use all these tegnologies in a world where nature is in charge and you need real men and women to get all of this in sync with each other to create perfect growth,
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