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NAMC REMEMBERS PROFESSOR ECKART KASSIER

The National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) is deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Professor Eckart Kassier, a highly esteemed member of the academic community and a doyen in the agricultural industry.

MILK INDUSTRY

NOTICE OF EXTENSION FOR COMMENTS

NAMC REQUESTING COMMENTS / INPUTS FROM DIRECTLY AFFECTED GROUPS IN THE PRIMARY MILK INDUSTRY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PROPOSED MILK STATUTORY LEVY IN TERMS OF THE MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS ACT (ACT No. 47 OF 1996, AS AMENDED)

PRESS RELEASE RAISINS SA | Sept 2024

On 11 September 2024, the Minister of Agriculture received a…
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WINES TRADE AWARENESS WORKSHOP BY DIRECTORATE INTERNATIONAL TRADE PROMOTIONS & NAMC 2024

Get access to presentations and recording of a virtual Trade Awareness Workshop held on the 13 March 2024 by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development in conjunction with the NAMC.

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Market Access and Efficiency in SA Challenges Opportunities and Possible Intervention Measures

The avocado value chain comprises producers, who either operate at a commercial or small-scale basis. Small-scale producers primarily supply the domestic market while commercial producers can supply both the local and international markets. Exporters are major value chain actors, most especially since the industry is export-oriented with more the 40% of the produce being exported.
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SOUTH AFRICA’S AGRICULTURAL EXPORT PERFORMANCE QUARTER THREE, 2023

South Africa’s agricultural sector is largely export orientated, making it imperative to expand,monitor and maintain trade relations with its key markets. Presently, one of the key challenges for South Africa is to expand its agricultural exports.

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    NAMC REMEMBERS PROFESSOR ECKART KASSIER

    The National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) is deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Professor Eckart Kassier, a highly esteemed member of the academic community and a doyen in the agricultural industry.

    MILK INDUSTRY

    NOTICE OF EXTENSION FOR COMMENTS

    NAMC REQUESTING COMMENTS / INPUTS FROM DIRECTLY AFFECTED GROUPS IN THE PRIMARY MILK INDUSTRY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PROPOSED MILK STATUTORY LEVY IN TERMS OF THE MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS ACT (ACT No. 47 OF 1996, AS AMENDED)

    PRESS RELEASE RAISINS SA | Sept 2024

    On 11 September 2024, the Minister of Agriculture received a…
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    WINES TRADE AWARENESS WORKSHOP BY DIRECTORATE INTERNATIONAL TRADE PROMOTIONS & NAMC 2024

    Get access to presentations and recording of a virtual Trade Awareness Workshop held on the 13 March 2024 by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development in conjunction with the NAMC.

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      753.52 KB View Document
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