"The only way to address the adverse effects of mono-cropping on soil health is through implementing crop rotation and the use of green fertilizers. By alternating crops, farmers can maintain the soil's fertility and structure, ensuring that…
"A combined Eqstra and NedFleet operation will provide an integrated approach to fleet management, aimed at providing better quality, cost and scale to our joint clients. The acquisition will also expand Nedbank’s product and services offering…
"After months of engagement, we are pleased to have signed the deal, which enables us to further sustainably scale, diversify revenue and client base while de-risking our balance sheet. This further delivers on our 'Excelerate25' strategy to…
"It was a complex project, but the end result is ground-breaking because we were able to design the system as a whole to work seamlessly, with the user in mind. Everything from setting up your in-house banking team, changing mandates and granting…
“Stephen’s credentials as a dynamic executive across a wide range of disciplines is impeccable. His passion for the development of financial market infrastructure is evident and we are confident of Stephen’s expertise and ability to lead BankservAfrica…
"Load shedding had the biggest impact particularly on the poultry industry and abattoirs as the intermittent supply of electricity affected production schedules and increased costs of operations due to running diesel generators for extended…
"To put it into perspective, South Africa currently plants about 4.3 million hectares of summer grains and seeds. That number can be increased substantially, for grains, horticulture, and livestock, leading to better output for exports and job…
"As a Group, we are committed to work steadily towards our net-zero goals. We are helping to drive this by working towards providing between R250 billion and R300 billion for sustainable projects by the end of 2026," says Boitumelo Sethlatswe,…
"Agriculture has a disproportionally large role to play in reducing carbon emissions and sequestering carbon. Understanding and introducing more climate smart farming practices will assist the industry in achieving a just transition to a more…
While eight of the industries recorded growth, agriculture was a major drag on growth as it deteriorated further by double digit levels, says Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist, FNB Agribusiness .
"Looking at employment, one will also realise the importance of the industry – the sector employed 888 000 people in the first quarter of 2023, and that is 27 000 more than the last quarter of 2023," says Dawie Maree, Head of Information and…
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