Concern about SA’s livestock vaccine shortages
With above-average rainfall expected, the Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (RPO) has expressed concern about vaccine shortages.
Senior Joburg Market official charged with R5,5 million fraud
Corruption and fraud are endemic in South Africa, with such deeds more often than not carried out by people with a misplaced sense of entitlement.
Mpumalanga agriculture MEC murder accusation met with shock
Mpumalanga Agriculture has expressed disappointment about the MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development and Land and Environmental Affairs in Mpumalanga, Mandla Msibi, being accused of violent crimes, and the potential impact...
‘Import restrictions could save Namibia’s dairy sector’
In order to save Namibia’s ailing dairy industry the industry would have to restrict the volume of imported dairy products.
Maintenance issues impeding KZN sugar-milling capacity
With only eight weeks of milling left until the industry’s annual shutdown period, the crops of many sugar cane farmers are being turned away by sugar mills due to diminished...
Backlash from consumers as beef prices surge in the US
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, beef prices in the US have increased by as much as 30%. Some analysts have attributed this to rising inflation, which has pushed...
Women farmers worst affected by inequality in food systems
Women account for about 50% of all farmers in East Africa and Southern Africa, with around 70% of them living in poverty and being disproportionately affected by extreme weather and...
‘Retired vets can help with health inspections’
The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) is rallying support to have retired and private-sector veterinarians strengthen government’s animal health inspections.
Chemical company blamed for environmental damage after riots
A criminal case has been opened against United Phosphorous Limited (UPL) in connection with the chemical spill that ensued after the company’s factory was burnt down during the civil unrest...
Northern Cape wildfires destroy 445 000ha of veld in 2021
The wildfires that decimated large parts of the Northern Cape have not only resulted in millions of rand in damage, but also left emotional scars on local inhabitants.
Agri department to appoint new DG ‘probably by year end’
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development is in the process of appointing a new director general (DG), according to department spokesperson Reggie Ngcobo.
More than 900 developing farmers benefit from SAB support
South African Breweries (SAB) is on track to invest R1 billion into the South African economy by the end of 2021, as part of the five-year merger conditions of the...
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