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Mandatory vaccination on the cards to re-open events and shows

Various organisations are considering taking steps to reduce the chances of their events turning into COVID-19 super spreaders.

Call for investigation into spiking US fertiliser prices

US farmer group, the Family Farm Action Alliance, has alleged in a letter sent to the US Department of Justice that fertiliser companies in that country are increasing the prices...

SA needs national strategy to better monitor soil pollution

Pollution poses a major threat to the world’s soils and jeopardises the provision of key soil ecosystem services, including the provision of safe and nutritious food, the availability of clean...

Concern about declining water quality in West Coast region

Following three years of drought, borehole water levels in the Sandveld in the Western Cape have risen by an average of 5m thanks to improved climatic conditions over the past...

Damage reported to summer crops after heavy rainfall

Farmers in the eastern and western parts of the summer grain production region have reported damage to grain crops following several weeks of rainfall.

‘Pass the potato’ and help to feed the hungry this December

A donation of more than 2t of potatoes to feed the hungry this festive season is typical of farmers and the agricultural value chain’s commitment to local communities and the...

Pig farmers urged to reduce antibiotic use

There will probably never be a time when pork producers will be able to completely eliminate the use of antibiotics, but they are urged to stop using growth promoters and...

‘Vinpro liquor ban challenge ruling a blow to the industry’

The South African government’s blunt approach towards liquor sales bans has caused irreversible damage to the wine and tourism industry.

Low prices force farmers to let watermelons go to waste

A sharp drop in market prices have forced several watermelon farmers to plough unharvested fruit back into the lands, or find alternative markets in their local areas.

Agri-Expo celebrates 190th anniversary

Agri-Expo, one of the oldest agricultural societies in South Africa, recently honoured prominent agricultural role players and announced new initiatives at its 190th anniversary celebration held at Cavalli Estate near...

Locust swarms decimate recuperating Northern Cape veld

The current brown locust (Locustana pardalina) outbreak in the Northern Cape is by far surpassing the infestations witnessed earlier in the year as well as last year.

Ethanol production rise puts pressure on global sugar supply

Global sugar supplies are expected to tighten again, following the forecast for a fourth successive global deficit in the 2022/23 marketing year, Tropical Research Services (TRS) said in a recent...
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