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A new study shows unprecedented heat is likely to lead to the next mass extinction since the dinosaurs died out, eliminating nearly all mammals in some 250 million years time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The national debt of South Africa was forecast to continuously increase between 2023 and 2028 by in total 167.1 billion U.S. dollars (+59.63 percent). The national debt is estimated to amount to 447.36 billion U.S. dollars in 2028. As defined by the International Monetary Fund, the general government gross debt consists of all liabilities that require payment or payments of interest and/or princip...

 A dispute over agricultural trade created a rift on Monday between Ukraine and some of its strongest allies in the EU after three member states imposed unilateral measures to restrict imports from the war-torn country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economists are optimistic that interest rates will stay on hold this week – but there are still some risks that the Reserve Bank might factor into the decision. The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB’s) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will be meeting this week to vote on the next step forward for interest rates in the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Karen Truter was part of the previous winners of our Exclusive Junior Agri writers awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to the waste separation efforts of conscientious citizens, businesses, schools and the greater recycling industry, South Africa recycled just less than 1.3 million tonnes of paper and paper packaging in 2022. If baled and laid out, this would cover 161 rugby fields. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tilling has been with us for 10,000 years or more, in some form. But as the Agricultural Revolution transformed farming in the 18th and 19th centuries, the method of cultivation became increasingly popular, primarily because tilling enables farmers to plant and weed more, fast, with very little effort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pet transporting service market size is estimated to be valued at US$ 525 million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 820 million by 2033. The adoption of pet transporting service likely to advance at a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Entries will open on 1st July 2023 open - Close 30th September 2023-Hollard is proud to sponsor the Farming Portal/Agricultural Writers SA junior communicator awards. Our 3rd year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

South Africa’s current debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio is 73%. In nominal terms, the country owes around R5 trillion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The impact of policy matters on your individual farming operation and in your immediate rural community. Do you have a voice? Would you like to be heard? Do you wish to share your insights in how decisions on agricultural policy matters are affecting your daily lives on the farm? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Their lengthy necks, used for chasing fast-moving fishes, developed quickly over a five million period around 250 million years ago.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The research, published today in Nature Plants, shows plants have gradually developed their range of anatomical designs throughout the passage of time, punctuated by episodic bursts of innovation to overcome and adapt to environmental challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The impact of policy matters on your individual farming operation and in your immediate rural community.   Do you have a voice? Would you like to be heard? Do you wish to share your insights in how decisions on agricultural policy matters are affecting your daily lives on the farm? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US Federal Reserve chairman has said the central bank will continue to raise interest rates “if appropriate” as inflation remains “too high”.  Jerome Powell told an annual gathering of central bankers that the pace of price rises had fallen from a peak. However, it remains above the Fed’s 2% target. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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AMID lower commodity prices, restrictions to exports following the foot-and-mouth disease and stringent regulations of the citrus black spot disease in Europe, South Africa’s agricultural exports are projected to soften from a record US$12,8 billion in 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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By 2030, the Agricultural Tractor Implements Market is expected to reach USD 43.50 billion, expanding at a CAGR of 5.0% between 2023 and 2030. The main forces propelling the market's expansion are growing labor costs, increased demand for agricultural goods, and technological improvements Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global macadamia production is on track to double supply by 2025, while falling prices and over-supply should be viewed as temporary adjustments in the prevailing recessionary economic climate, says CEO of the World Macadamia Organisation (WMO) Jillian Laing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.