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Youth: technology and strategies for the future

  • 19 September 2022
  •  Nation in Conversation
  •  2070

The future success of any sector in the digital age is determined largely by its adoption of technology and its strategy for adapting to ever-changing variables. The same is true of the agriculture sector. So how are we integrating the youth into our strategies for production, research and policy? Who are the decision-makers, the change-makers, the fresh-thinkers and the action-takers? And how do we reimagine the whole sector for an often-uncertain tomorrow?

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Economic collision course: driver or driven?

  • 15 September 2022
  •  Nation in Conversation
  •  1477

The impact of global markets on South Africa’s growth trajectory cannot be underestimated, but many role-players in the local Agri sector are pushing for a more proactive approach to economic policy, rather than merely reacting to events and conditions beyond our control. This calls for a united goal, and a concerted, collective effort from Agri organisations, agribusinesses, and producers alike, to drive more favourable conditions.

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The fresh face of rural revival

  • 15 September 2022
  •  Nation in Conversation
  •  1350

Rural communities are essential for the equitable growth of agriculture in South Africa, however dwindling job opportunities have reduced the economic base of these communities, resulting in disrepair and decay. To save these communities and ultimately bring them into the fold of production, we need to reduce urbanization, drawing people back to work and living in spaces they can be proud of and that speak of dynamic transformation and inclusive growth.

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Infrastructure: opportunities amid the obstacles

  • 14 September 2022
  •  Nation in Conversation
  •  1658

Deteriorating roads, rail, and ports are constraining producers and agribusinesses alike, crippling productivity, market access and often profitability. In many instances, answers and solutions have been found in take-charge private-public partnerships and even community/producer-led out-of-pocket interventions.

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Nedbank to unpack agrisector solutions through Nation in Conversation at Nampo Cape

  • 02 September 2019
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  •  1759

Africa's largest agriculture gathering, Nampo, is coming to the Western Cape this week, and Nedbank is once again proud to sponsor the groundbreaking Nation in Conversation dialogue, which puts the spotlight on challenges and innovative solutions for the farming sector.

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Senwes serves from farm gate to mill-door

  • 14 August 2019
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  •  1928

The Senwes Group has been serving the agricultural and food sector for more than 110 years. This service offer was expanded over the past 110 years with innovative solutions to the integrated business model on which Senwes depends today to make a meaningful contribution to food security in South Africa.

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Nation in Conversation back at Nampo Cape 4-6 September 2019

  • 02 August 2019
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The agricultural community is gearing itself for the second annual Nampo Cape Agri-festival which will be held at Bredasdorp Park in the Overberg in September. And naturally, South Africa’s leading agricultural talk show, Nation in Conversation will be there to host engaging discussions on hot topics in agriculture, featuring some of the industry’s foremost thought-leaders. Panel discussions will be hosted by Theo Vorster.

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