While they might look like wrinkled old grapes, raisins are actually an incredibly healthy and nutritious snack. Not only are they deliciously decadent, but they are also chock-full of goodness. Thursday 11 April at 6pm on kykNET, viewers get a front row seat to find out more on this.
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- 09 April 2019
- Nation in Conversation
- 2839
If you thought you knew all there is to know about the grain maize and starch industries, the first episode of the brand new Nation in Conversation season would have been a welcome eye-opener. It was so interesting; it was like reading the maize encyclopedia.
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- 03 April 2019
- Nation in Conversation
- 1370
The exciting 2019 Nation in Conversation series kicks off this Thursday, 4 April 2019 with the opening program focusing on maize and more specifically, the starch industry.
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Nation in Conversation concluded its live recordings at the inaugural Nampo Cape with a focus on the youth in agriculture.
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The fourth episode of the Nation Conversation recordings at the inaugural Nampo Cape festival in Bredasdorp looked at training and training institutions in Agriculture on Thursday 13 September 2018.
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Day two of the inaugural Nampo Cape got underway at Bredasdorp Park in the Overberg today, 13 September 2018, when the Nation in Conversation Agri-talkshow kicked off with an in-depth discussion about Barley.
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The second session of Nation in Conversation at the inaugural Nampo Cape agri-expo shone the spotlight on sustainable intensive meat (sheep) production with show host Theo Voster facilitating a panel of speakers which included Dr Karin Wessels of Mamre Intensive Sheep Farms, Izak Hofmeyr of Plaas Media; Veterinarian Dr D’Wall Hauptfleisch; and Charné Josling a lecturer at the University of the Free State, specialising in animal feed.
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Nation in Conversation, South Africa’s premiere Agri-talk show, is proud to be part of the first-ever Nampo Cape, which got underway today at Bredasdorp Park in the Overberg. Nampo Cape is the sister event of the Nampo Harvest Day, held annually near Bothaville in the Free State. The agri-festival is considered the biggest event on the SA Agri-calendar attracting over 80 000 people this year. GrainSA, the organisers of the show hopes the Cape version of the festival attracts similar numbers.
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Johan Bezuidenhout of NWK, a company that provides a range of services to maize farmers, speaks to Nation in Conversation about how farmers are managing their businesses within the challenging environment.
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This psychology graduate gave up the corporate life for a career in agriculture and she’s not looking back.
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Thulo realised his lifelong dream of becoming a farmer and being his own boss – he shares some of his secrets to success
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Earlier this year, I came across an interesting article by the U.S. agricultural economist, Jason Lusk, highlighting the disruptive trends in food and agriculture.
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This self-proclaimed “rural girl” from Abbotsdale and her partner, Elton, are gaining ground in the agricultural sector.
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For centuries, technological advancement – or lack thereof – has been one of the factors that determined the progress or regress of nations. Those that have been astute enough to innovate have enjoyed the fruit of being the early beneficiaries of efficient and highly productive technologies.
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Badge’s passion for farming helped him grow and carve a successful career in agriculture.
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From hawkers to farm owners with burgeoning orchards, this young farmer and his family are making their mark in agriculture.
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When controversial public policy proposals are put on the table, it is easy to choose with an “either… or” mentality, ignoring the rich menu of options. This is particularly the case when emotions trump rationality.
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Make a date not to miss the final episode of the current season of Nation in Conversation which draws to a close with episode 13, focusing on Medjool date cultivation and production in South Africa.
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This small-town man’s heart-warming story proves that through hard work and sheer determination dreams can become reality.
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There are many things that a good business person would find strange. Market volatility is certainly not one of them. However, whenever market volatility strikes, it causes pain for some and a boon for others, depending on whether they are beneficiaries of the up- or downswing.
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In this episode we take a look nuts, where and how it’s grown and what to do with it. As usual the show kicks-off with a look at tourist attractions and this time the cameras go to the famous route 62, the longest wine route in the world. It is of-course situated in the Western Cape.
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- 15 June 2018
- Nation in Conversation
- 1491
This week Nation in Conversation shines the spotlight on the wheat industry and we follow the process of how wheat becomes flour and then bread, which as we all know is a staple food the world over.
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At the ANC’s 54th elective conference in December 2017, two seemingly incompatible positions emerged on the issue of land reform.
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“There’s nothing quite as delicious as a freshly toasted slice of bread with Avo on it, and what’s more it’s packed with good fats and vitamins.” This is how the show kicks-off with Rozanne’s comment.
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Show host Rozanne McKenzie continues her tour of Nampo 2018 and continues to be astounded by the sheer scale of it all and how much there is to do!
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Episode 8 of Nation in Conversation shines the spotlight on the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest agricultural event, the Nampo Harvest Day festival which is held near Bothaville each year.
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Nation in Conversation ended on an upbeat with a lively discussion about the role of the youth in agriculture.
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Day 3 of Nation in Conversation at Nampo 2018 got underway with a robust discussion about the importance of economy of scale with Theo Vorster hosting the conversation with a panel comprised of Senwes Group CEO Francois Strydom, Agriculture Economist Wandile Sihlobo, BFAP’s Ferdi Meyer and GrainSA CEO Jannie de Villiers.
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The final session of Day 3 of Nation in Conversation at the Nampo Harvest Day festival saw a panel discussion taking a peak at what agriculture could look like in 2035.
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The final session of Day 2’s edition of Nation in Conversation at Nampo dissected the importance of female leadership in agricultural structures posing the question “Why is it still difficult for women to land leadership roles in agriculture”.
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- 17 May 2018
- Nation in Conversation
- 1798
The panel discussion was hosted by Roelf Meyer and consisted of Agbiz CEO John Purchase, Daan Kriek, President of AgriSA; Johan Willemse, a retired professor of agriculture; Malcolm Ferguson, a former diplomat now representing a massive maize producing company in Mexico; and Pitso Sekhoto a Free State Producer and Agri-activist with AFASA.
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Episode 7 of the current season of Nation in Conversation takes the viewer on a journey into the fascinating world of sunflower and soya bean farming and processing.
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- 15 May 2018
- Nation in Conversation
- 1581
Day one of the country’s premier agri-talkshow, Nation in Conversation, got underway at 11:00 this morning (15 May 2018) at the agri-calandar’s premier event, the Nampo Harvest Day festival near Bothaville. The proceedings, attended by a full studio audience comprised of media and agri-stakeholders, saw the panel discussing “Policy Matters and Scenarios”
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- 15 May 2018
- Nation in Conversation
- 1587
Nation in Conversation asked the question: “How can threats to food security be overcome to ensure a prosperous future and healthy agricultural sector?”
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Nedbank’s relationship with the agricultural sector has evolved beyond just offering finance and now entails the provision of holistic solutions for everyday, seasonal and future growth requirements. These holistic solutions cater for the whole agricultural value chain, ranging from primary producers to listed agribusinesses.
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AFGRI is a leading agricultural services company with core competencies to enhance, support and guide the growth of agricultural enterprises. With a core focus on grain commodities and a vision of driving food security across Africa, AFGRI provides services across the entire grain production and storage cycle, offering financial support and solutions as well as inputs and hi-tech equipment through the John Deere brand supported by a large retail footprint.
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Who doesn’t love a tasty cherry, weather its part of your roast garnish, your cocktail or your favourite cupcake, it’s always a hit.
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In the next episode of Nation in Conversation we look at exactly how your delicious piece of steak arrives on your plate, from the farm to the store and all the steps in between.
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Episode four shines the spotlight on the dairy industry, specifically milk production which delivers some 3 billion litres a year.
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This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed at home…
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In episode two of the new season of Nation in Conversation we take the view on a journey to the Cradle of Mankind, which is also the home of Rugani Carrots, one of the biggest carrot producers in the country.
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South Africa’s premiere Agri-talkshow is back with comprehensive look at another set of commodities and the various aspects of the value chain. Episode one kicks off with a look at South Africa’s coffee industry, which although very small, is part of a growing culture of local coffee connoisseurs.
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- 22 November 2017
- Nation in Conversation
- 1910
It is with great pleasure that we would like to announce that Nation in Conversation, South Africa’s most talked about Agri-talkshow / television series, of which you are a major partner, has been awarded a prestigious award by the Agricultural Writers of South Africa.
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- 19 May 2017
- Nasie in Gesprek
- 2720
Die laaste sessie van Nasie in Gesprek is op die heel laaste dag van Nampo Oesdag in Bothaville verfilm waar dit geëindig het met ʼn lewendige gesprek oor Jeug: Loopbaangeleenthede en Hoe om Nuwelinge na die Landbousektor te Lok. Die sessie was deur Mpumelelo Mkhabela aangebied met paneellede soos Graan SA se Jannie de Villiers, Agri SA se Omri van Zyl, Afgri se Prudence Motseo, Monsanto se Kobus Steenekamp, Johan Hudson van Nedbank, Antois van der Westhuizen van John Deere asook Flint Meintjies van Senwes.
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- 19 May 2017
- Nation in Conversation
- 2755
The final session of Nation in Conversation, filmed on the last day of the Nampo Harvest Day in Bothaville ended off with a lively discussion on Youth: Career Opportunities and How to Attract New Entrants to the Agricultural Sector. The session was hosted by Mpumelelo Mkhabela and the panellists included GrainSA’s Jannie de Villiers, AgriSA’s Omri van Zyl, Afgri’s Prudence Motseo, Monsanto’s Kobus Steenekamp, Johan Hudson from Nedbank, Antois van der Westhuizen from John Deere and Flint Meintjies from Senwes.
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- 19 May 2017
- Nasie in Gesprek
- 2222
Die swaargewig in die media en nuusanker, Jeremy Maggs het die laaste sessie van dag drie aangebied tydens die lewendige opname van Nasie in Gesprek by Nampo Oesdag 2017 naby Bothaville.
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- 19 May 2017
- Nation in Conversation
- 1922
Jeremy Maggs, media heavyweight and news anchor hosted the final session of day 3 of the live recording of Nation in Conversation at the Nampo Harvest Day 2017 near Bothaville.
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- 19 May 2017
- Nasie in Gesprek
- 2087
Nasie in Gesprek het die rol van Tegnologie, Grondgesondheid en Raadgewers in Landbou onder die loep geneem tydens die tweede sessie van dag drie van die lewendige opname van die gerespekteerde landbougespreksreeks by Nampo Oesdag 2017 in Bothaville.
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- 19 May 2017
- Nation in Conversation
- 1886
Nation in Conversation highlights the Role of Technology, Soil health and advisors in Agriculture during the second session of day three of the live recording of the respected agri-talkshow series at the Nampo Harvest Day 2017 in Bothaville.
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- 19 May 2017
- Nasie in Gesprek
- 3253
Die eerste sessie van Nasie in Gesprek op Dag 3 by Nampo Oesdag het op Finansies: Arbeid, Diversifikasie en Finansiële Beplanning gefokus. Die gereelde aanbieder van die reeks, Theo Vorster het die gesprek geanker met paneelgaste soos Marelize Venter (Nedbank), Johan Geel (AFGRI), Jannie de Villiers (Graan SA) en Pieter Swart (Senwes Credit).
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- 19 May 2017
- Nation in Conversation
- 1837
The first session of Nation in Conversation on Day 3 at the Nampo Harvest Day focused on Finances: Labour Diversification and Financial Planning. Regular series host Theo Vorster anchored a panel which included: Marelize Venter – Nedbank, Johan Geel – Afgri, Jannie de Villiers – Grain SA and Pieter Swart – Senwes Credit.
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- 19 May 2017
- Nasie in Gesprek
- 1856
Tydens sessie twee van dag twee (17 Mei 2017) van die lewendige opname van Nasie in Gesprek, die land se leier landbouprogram, wat by Nampo Oesdag verfilm word het gekyk na Vroue in Landbou. RSG aanbieder, Suzanne Paxton het die paneelbespreking aangebied wat uit Lindie Stroebel (PMA); Liesel Foster (Dr LA Foster Boerdery) en Gloria Serobe van Wiphold bestaan het.
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- 19 May 2017
- Nation in Conversation
- 1922
Session two of day two (17 May 2017) of the live recording of Nation in Conversation, the country’s leading agri-talkshow being filmed at the Nampo Harvest Day took a look at Women in Agriculture. RSG presenter Suzanne Paxton hosted a panel consisting of Lindie Stroebel – Produce Marketing Association; Liesel Foster – Dr LA Foster Boerdery and Gloria Serobe – Wiphold.
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- 19 May 2017
- Nasie in Gesprek
- 1682
Suid-Afrika se uithaler landbougespreksprogram, Nasie in Gesprek, het ‘n Uitstalling van Suksesvolle Transformasie Inisiatiewe in Landbou bespreek gedurende die eerste sessie van dag twee van Nampo Oesdag wat tans in Bothaville plaasvind.
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- 19 May 2017
- Nation in Conversation
- 1894
South Africa's premiere agri-talkshow, Nation in Conversation presented A Showcase of Successful Transformation Initiatives in Agriculture as the title of the first session of day two of the Nampo Harvest Day currently underway in Bothaville.
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- 18 May 2017
- Nasie in Gesprek
- 1555
Die tweede sessie van Nasie in Gesprek op dag een van die Nampo Oesdag was ʼn voortsetting van die omstrede en politiese tema “Oplossings vir Grondkwessies.” 702/Cape Talk aanbieder, Eusebius McKaiser het hierdie onderwerp getakel met paneelgaste soos: Roelf Meyer (In Transformation Initiative); Phile van Zyl (ZZ2); Prince Mashele (Politieke Ontleder); Johannes Moller (Agri SA) sowel as Mike Mlengana (DG – Departement van Landbou, Bosbou en Visserye).
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- 18 May 2017
- Nation in Conversation
- 1572
The second session of Nation in Conversation on day one of the Nampo Harvest Day saw a continuation of the contentious and politically current “Resolving Land Issues.” 702/Cape Talk presenter Eusebius McKaiser hosted the subject with panel guests comprised of: Roelf Meyer – In Transformation Initiative; Phile van Zyl – ZZ2; Prince Mashele – Political Analyst; Johannes Moller – Agri SA and Mike Mlengana – DG DAFF.
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- 18 May 2017
- Nasie in Gesprek
- 1476
Om duidelik en vrymoedig te praat was die tema toe Nasie in Gesprek gister, 16 Mei 2017, by die Nampo Oesdag afgeskop het met Bruce Whitfield van 702/Cape Talk se The Money Show wat die aanbieder van die eerste sessie was waar Die Ware Effek van Grondonteiening Sonder Kompensasie bespreek was met gaste soos Senwes Groep HUB Francois Strydom; Pierre Venter (BASA); Agbiz HUB John Purchase sowel as Mpumelelo Mkhabela (Ntambose Konsult).
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- 18 May 2017
- Nation in Conversation
- 1612
Frankness was the enduring theme when Nation in Conversation kicked-off at the Nampo Harvest Day yesterday, 16 May 2017, as Bruce Whitfield, 702/Cape Talk’s The Money Show host facilitated the first session to discuss The True Effects of Land Grabs Without Compensation with guests Senwes Group CEO Francois Strydom; Banking Association of South Africa’s Pierre Venter; Agbiz CEO John Purchase and Mpumelelo Mkhabela – Ntambose Konsult.
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Bothaville – 15 May, 2017 - Nedbank is once again proud to participate at the premier Nampo 2017 event showcasing innovation and highlighting challenges, as well as prospective solutions, in the agri-sector.
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- 13 March 2017
- Nasie in Gesprek
- 2412
In hierdie episode van Nasie in Gesprek raak dinge ʼn bietjie soet soos ons na die Suid-Afrikaanse Suikerbedryf kyk. Die kamera kyk uit oor die uitgestrekte en mooi landskappe van die Mkuze area in KwaZulu-Natal wat bekend is vir die suikerrietplantasies en sy pragtige wildlewe.
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- 10 March 2017
- Nation in Conversation
- 1998
The 7th episode of the new season of Nation in Conversation, the agricultural discussion programme which has the nation talking, looks at the ever-changing vegetable industry, which is the reason why you can buy your vegetable produce at a large number of supermarkets.
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- 10 March 2017
- Nation in Conversation
- 2011
Episode 9 of Nation in Conversation looks at the Game industry which is developing rapidly, together with its inherent tourism appeal.
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- 10 March 2017
- Nasie in Gesprek
- 1938
Episode 9 van Nasie in Gesprek kyk na die Wildbedryf wat nogal redelik vinnig groei, natuurlik tesame met die inherente toerisme-aantreklikheid van die bedryf.
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- 02 March 2017
- Nation in Conversation
- 2179
The seventh episode of the new season of Nation in Conversation, the Agri-discussion show which has the nation talking, takes a look at the chicken industry which is under increasing pressure as the practice of dumping international poultry products onto the South African market continues to affect local chicken farmers.
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- 02 March 2017
- Nasie in Gesprek
- 1759
Die agtste episode van die nuwe seisoen van Nasie in Gesprek, die landbougespreksprogram wat die nasie aan die praat het, kyk na die groentebedryf wat konstant aan die verander is waar jy vandag groenteprodukte by legio supermarkte kan aankoop. Maar wie van ons koop nog regtig groente by die varsproduktemark of by die informele verkopers langs die pad?
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- 20 February 2017
- Nation in Conversation
- 1993
This week’s episode of Nation in Conversation unveils the visage of the ostrich industry and takes a trip to Oudtshoorn, the Ostrich capital of, not only South Africa, but the World!
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- 17 February 2017
- Nasie in Gesprek
- 2077
Die sewende episode van die nuwe seisoen van Nasie in Gesprek, die landbougespreksprogram wat die nasie aan die praat het, kyk na die pluimveebedryf wat onder toenemende druk is as gevolg van die praktyk dat internasionale pluimveeprodukte hier in die Suid-Afrikaanse mark gestort word wat ons plaaslike hoenderprodusente affekteer.
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- 13 February 2017
- Nation in Conversation
- 1682
Nation in Conversation pays a visit to the Eastern Cape which is the most concentrated Dairy producing region of the country. Panoramic drone-footage captures the enchanting beauty of the coastal landscape and rich green adjacent pastures where cows can be seen contently grazing.
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- 13 February 2017
- Nasie in Gesprek
- 1953
Na afloop van die Nasie in Gesprek program op kykNET rondom familiebesighede, het ons heelwat navrae ontvang rakende een van die sprekers op die program wat spesialiseer in familie-ondernemings en opvolgbeplanning:
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- 13 February 2017
- Nasie in Gesprek
- 1807
In hierdie week se episode van Nasie in Gesprek word die gesig van die volstruisbedryf onthul. Ons besoek Oudtshoorn, die Volstruishoofstad van nie net Suid-Afrika nie, maar ook die Wêreld!
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- 07 February 2017
- Nation in Conversation
- 1988
The fruit industry has a massive impact on the economy and well-being of communities where it operates and it has a huge impact on the national economy as a whole.
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- 07 February 2017
- Nation in Conversation
- 1740
The scene is set when the Deputy Mayor of Beaufort West, Daleen Slabbert, tells us just what makes Beaufort West unique. Then we join Johnny Theunissen, owner of Scheurfontein farm, who tells us why Karoo lamb is the bees’ knees. And if you did not know this, Karoo Lamb is now a recognised brand internationally.
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- 07 February 2017
- Nation in Conversation
- 1809
Episode two of Nation in Conversation’s new series in 2017 turned the spotlight on the South African wine industry as the ground-breaking agri-talkshow visits Wellington, the heart of the wine route. In line with the new look and feel of the show, the cameras soothe the eye with the breath-taking views of the Cape Winelands. The show stops by the James Sedgwick Distillery, responsible for South Africa’s premier whiskey brands, as well as the Bosman Family Vineyards and Diemersfontein.
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- 07 February 2017
- Nasie in Gesprek
- 1746
Nasie in Gesprek het besoek aan die Oos-Kaap afgelê wat die mees gekonsentreerde Suiwelproduserende gebied in die land is.
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- 07 February 2017
- Nasie in Gesprek
- 3318
Die toneel word geskets wanneer die Vise-Burgemeester van Beaufort Wes, Daleen Slabbert ons meer vertel wat Beaufort Wes so uniek maak. Dan sluit ons aan by Johnny Theunissen, eienaar van die Scheurfontein plaas wat ons vertel waarom Karoolam die beste is. En as jy dit nie geweet het nie, Karoolam is nou ʼn erkende internasionale handelsmerk.
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- 06 February 2017
- Nasie in Gesprek
- 1846
Die vrugtebedryf het ʼn massiewe impak op die ekonomie en die welstand van gemeenskappe waarbinne hulle handel dryf en dit het ook ʼn groot impak op die nasionale ekonomie.
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- 06 February 2017
- Nasie in Gesprek
- 1909
Episode twee van Nasie in Gesprek se nuwe TV-reeks draai die kollig na die Suid-Afrikaanse wynbedryf, wanneer die baanbreker landbougespreksprogram die hartjie van die wynroete – Wellington - besoek. In lyn met die nuwe gevoel van die program, fokus die kameras op die asemrowende uitsig van die Kaapse Wynland. Die program stop vir ʼn wyle by die James Sedgwick Distilleerdery, wat verantwoordelik is vir Suid-Afrika se voorkeur whiskey handelsmerke, sowel as by Bosman Familie Wynlandgoed en Diemersfontein.
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- 18 January 2017
- Nasie in Gesprek
- 3085
Nasie in Gesprek verwelkom met trots vir Imperial Isuzu Truck Centre as die amptelike voertuigborg van die Nasie in Gesprek TV-reeks, ‘n platform waar landboukwessies bespreek word met talle denkleiers van verskeie sektore.
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- 13 January 2017
- Nasie in Gesprek
- 2485
Die kamera fokus op die mooi landskappe van Parys en Robertson terwyl die impak van twee familieboerderye in daardie areas van naderby bekyk word.
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