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Farewell to a powerhouse in agriculture

The South African food, agriculture, agribusiness, land reform, forestry, fisheries and rural development sectors have lost one of its greatest leaders with the untimely passing of Prof Mohammad Karaan on 12 January 2021.

Over the course of his life, Mohammad touched, shaped and directed the lives and careers of many people, students, professionals, businesses and political leaders within

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