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7. Special Covid-19 Report - Agribusiness part 1 of 2 - The Weekly Wrap

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In this special two-part edition of the Weekly Wrap podcast, Farmer’s Weekly journalist Sabrina Dean speaks to Dr John Purchase, CEO Agbiz, about how the COVID-19 lockdown has affected agribusiness and food supply in South Africa.

In this fourth instalment of our special coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic podcast series Farmer’s Weekly editor, Denene Erasmus, brings us the good news that despite the lockdown further delaying printing of the magazine, the team has decided to publish the 1 May and 8 May editions for free, online, on multiple digital platforms. Erasmus shares a rundown of some of the features to look forward to in the 1 May issue, available here www.farmersweekly.co.za/agri-news/get-a-free-farmers-weekly-digital-magazine-during-lockdown/.
Sabrina Dean speaks to Dr John Purchase, CEO of Agbiz, about some of the interventions by agribusiness leaders prior to- and during the lockdown aimed at keeping agricultural supply chains fully operational. Purchase also talks about the state of food security in South Africa and about the impact of the lockdown on agricultural exports.
Stay up to date with the latest agricultural news, views and analysis with a print or digital subscription to Farmer’s Weekly visit www.farmersweekly.co.za
24 Apr 2020 English South Africa Business News · News Commentary

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