Pasta-makers fear shortages due to durum wheat supply pinch
An almost 50% smaller durum wheat harvest compared with that in 2020 in top exporting country Canada, has raised the alarm among Italian pasta-makers, fearing a substantial supply shortage in...
Repo rate increase raises concern about farming debt
A hike in interest rates on the back of increased administrative costs, rather than “consumer pull” is of grave concern. This was according to Prof André Jooste, an agricultural economist...
South Africa’s food inflation starting to level out
The consumer price index (CPI) for October remained unchanged at 5% as recorded in September, with the monthly inflation rate also holding steady at 0,2%, according to Statistics South Africa.
New data tool aims to fight Southern Africa’s wildlife crime
The African investigative environmental journalism group, Oxpeckers, has launched the #WildEye Southern Africa online tool to help map and track wildlife crime in Southern Africa.
Pineapple farmers feel the input cost pinch
Despite improved producer prices, pineapple farmers are feeling the pinch of rising input costs.
Vacancy: Farmer’s Weekly is looking for a new Editor
(Vacancy filled) Farmer’s Weekly has a vacancy for an experienced media professional to join the title as editor of its print and online publications.
Up to 20% smaller mango harvest expected for SA this season
South African mango producers are concerned about the 2021/22 harvest, which is currently expected to be between 15% and 20% smaller than average.
Transnet vandalism and cable theft at ‘unprecedented levels’
Transnet lost more than 1 000km of copper cable to theft during the first 10 months of this year.
Agri sector takes wait-and-see stance on Godongwana’s budget
During his maiden medium-term budget address in Parliament on Thursday, 12 November, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana committed himself to accelerating economic reform for long-term economic growth in South Africa.
Foreign labour caps could be on the cards in South Africa
Government is currently considering the implementation of a quota system for the employment of foreign nationals to ensure more jobs are reserved for South Africans in an attempt to curb...
COP26 zero-deforestation deal to affect animal feed trade
More funding, transparent monitoring and tough regulation of businesses and financing institutions with links to the destruction of forests are needed to ensure the success of a pledge made by...
Proposed new Eskom pricing mechanism could penalise farmers
Eskom’s proposed new pricing methodology is unjust and will penalise rural energy consumers and the agriculture sector.
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