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| 28 April 2022 |
AGCO Africa puts farmers first at NAMPO 2022 with latest technology from Massey Ferguson and Fendt South Africa has about 30 000 plus commercial farmers faced with constant challenges to meet growing demands for food, to be internationally competitive, and to produce agricultural products of high quality, all... |
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| 1 September 2021 |
Launch of Africa Agribusiness Qualification presented by AGCO Africa sees 20 participants embark on year-long programme The AAQ programme seeks to fill a much-needed capacity or skills gap in agribusiness in Africa
The AGCO Agriculture Foundation (AAF) skills development initiative, under the banner of ‘Advancement in Agricultural... |
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| 10 August 2021 |
SAFM Interview with AGCO Project Manager AAQ Africa, Dr Benard Ngwene The Planting the Seeds feature is taking place. Discussion on Africa Agribusiness Qualification. AGCO Corporation launched the AGCO Agriculture Foundation in 2018 with one goal in mind, ending hunger globally. |
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| 10 August 2021 |
ENCA interview with with Kershni Maharaj from Agco Africa. The agriculture sector is male dominated and women in agriculture can provide food security |
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| 4 August 2021 |
Channel Africa Interview with Kershni Maharaj on her passion for agriculture and empowering local communities Kershni Maharaj, head of strategy dealer distribution development Africa, reflects on her passion to grow businesses in the agricultural sector and create jobs in local communities. Int: AGCO : Kershni Maharaj |
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| 22 July 2021 |
Making an impact on food security, one farmer at a time On the occasion of Women’s Day on 9 August, Kershni Maharaj, Head of Strategy, Dealer and Distribution Development – Africa, reflects on her passion to grow businesses in the agricultural sector and create jobs in... |
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| 8 June 2021 |
Ukhozi FM interview with AGCO South Africa Corporate Marketing & Communications Manager Shlobi Maluleke The AGCO Agriculture Foundation launched the Africa Agribusiness Qualification program for Africans who want to contribute to Africa’s Agenda 2063 for food security, nutrition, and the agricultural sector. Starting... |
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| 7 June 2021 |
Last call for applications for Africa Agribusiness Qualification Applications for 2021 cohort of the AAQ programme close on 11 June |
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| 3 June 2021 |
The Headspace SAFM Interview Interview with AGCO Africa Project Manager Dr Ben Ngwene, on the Africa Agribusiness Qualification offered by AGCO Africa. AGCO Africa aims to tackle youth unemployment in South Africa, with this new course. |
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| 25 May 2021 |
AGCO Africa presents Africa Agribusiness Qualification to tackle youth unemployment Last year the estimated youth unemployment rate in South Africa was 55.5%. This represents a major challenge for both the education and labour sectors, specifically in terms of skills development and retention. In... |
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