‘R1 billion in stock’ soon to make its way to Nampo 2025
An estimated R1 billion in stock will be making its way to Nampo Park outside Bothaville in the Free State over the next two weeks as exhibitors start setting up for the annual Nampo Harvest Day, which will run from 13 to 16 May this year.
Tariff uncertainty causes rise in US farm bankruptcies
Bankruptcies of family farms in the US are set to increase even further this year, following a 55% increase year-on-year in 2024.
KZN smallholder farmer programme aims to empower 100 farmers
The Jozini Smallholder Farmer Programme aims to empower 100 smallholder farmers in the production of herbs and spices.
Tanzanian ‘agri trade war’ with SA looms over phytosanitary requirements
Tanzania recently banned agricultural products from South Africa and Malawi over trade restrictions enforced on Tanzanian agricultural imports.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana scraps VAT increase
The National Treasury announced on Thursday that the VAT rate will not be increased by 0,5% as proposed in the budget in March, but rather kept at 15%.
Armyworm suspected in death of 100 cattle in EC
Around 100 cattle were recently found dead in a camp on a farm in the Grahamstown area in the Eastern Cape, according to Agri Eastern Cape (Agri EC).
Better prices, good weather see wool farmers breathe sigh of relief
Better prices and favourable climatic conditions bode well for wool producers. Wool producers have been under growing financial pressure since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Heavy rain and cold pose problems to oilseed, sheep farmers
Further heavy rain and cold weather conditions are cause for concern for grain, oilseed and sheep farmers. South Africans can expect heavy rain and cold conditions for the rest of the week, according to the South African Weather Service (SAWS).
Piet Lotz sets new SA record for largest pumpkin at 1 120kg
This year’s Giant Pumpkin Festival winner, Piet Lotz of Riversdale in the Southern Cape, broke the South African biggest pumpkin record with his first pumpkin that weighed in at 1 062kg, and then bettered the record with his second pumpkin that tipped the scales at 1 120kg.
Going the extra mile for the environment on Earth Day
Many South African farmers are going beyond what is expected from Earth Day, celebrated today across on 22 April.
Apples celebrate 363 years in South Africa
On 17 April, exactly 363 years ago, the first apples were harvested at the Cape of Good Hope when Dutch Governor Jan van Riebeeck picked two apples, known as Wijnappels, from a young tree in the Company Gardens in Cape Town.
Motorists urged to safeguard themselves during Easter weekend traffic
The number of road fatalities over Easter weekend increased 33% from 252 in 2023 to 335 in 2024, while fatal crashes increased 14% from 207 to 236, according to the Road Traffic Management Corporation.
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