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AGRI NEWS RUSH - News Headlines of the Week 28th March 2025
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News headlines of the week. - WOMEN in Agriculture -The initiative aims to foster thoughtful discourse and influence agricultural policy by providing a platform for women to address real-world challenges and propose actionable changes. In 2024, finalists included professionals like Michelle Marais, who won first prize for her focus on opportunities for young farmers in Africa. The competition also honors pioneering women in agriculture, with last year’s event recognizing figures like Prof Estie van Marle-Köster and Dr Langa Simela. More details and entry forms are available at www.farmingportal.co.za
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The Consequences of Uninformed Organ Removal:
05:41|The human body is a complex system where each organ plays a vital role in maintaining balance and health. Surgical removal of organs like the gallbladder, thyroid, appendix, or colon is sometimes necessary to address acute conditions—such as gallstones, thyroid cancer, appendicitis, or colorectal disease.
Young Farmers and Their Fathers in South Africa’s Family Farming Environment of 2025
06:31|In South Africa’s family farming landscape of 2025, the bakkie might still rumble down dusty roads, but the hands steering it—and the minds shaping its journey—are changing. As agriculture evolves under the pressures of climate change, technology, and shifting markets, a distinct divide emerges between young farmers and their fathers.
The Peanut Market in South Africa and Globally: Costs, Labor, Prices, and Climate Change
06:12|Peanuts, known as groundnuts in South Africa, are a vital crop both locally and globally, valued for their versatility in food production, from peanut butter to oil and direct consumption.
The Women’s Voice Deliberation Competition 2025
02:37|Entries are now open for the competition and the closing date is on Wednesday 30 April 2025. More information on the competition, as well as the entry form is available on the main page of www.farmingportal.co.za The event is the 20th June 2025 in Johannesburg.
Is BRICS the Alternative Market for AGOA?
07:16|The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), enacted by the United States in 2000, has long been a cornerstone of trade relations between the U.S. and sub-Saharan Africa. By offering duty-free access to the U.S. market for over 6,500 products, AGOA has aimed to spur economic growth, attract investment, and foster development in eligible African nations.
If You Maintained Your Body, You Might Not Get Sick in Old Age
04:38|The idea that proper self-care can prevent illness in old age is gaining traction among health experts and everyday people alike. While aging is inevitable, the notion that sickness must accompany it is increasingly challenged by evidence showing that consistent maintenance of the body—through diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices—can significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases and frailty later in life.
The Influence of Climate Change on Insurance Policies
05:19|Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it’s a present reality reshaping industries worldwide, with the insurance sector at the forefront of its impact. Rising global temperatures, increasing sea levels, and more frequent and severe weather events like hurricanes, floods, and wildfires are forcing insurers to rethink how they assess risk, set premiums, and even decide where they offer coverage.
Is Brexit Really the Alternative to AGOA?
07:30|As the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) nears its expiration in September 2025, African nations face uncertainty about their trade relationship with the United States. Enacted in 2000, AGOA has provided duty-free access to the U.S. market for over 1,800 products from eligible sub-Saharan African countries, fostering economic growth, job creation, and export diversification—particularly in textiles and apparel.