Farmer’s day ‘aims to inspire and equip youth to succeed in sector’
The second annual Youth Livestock Farmer’s Day, held in May at Lethare Farm in Serowe, Botswana, drew a crowd of enthusiastic participants from across the country, perhaps signalling growing national...
South Africa on track for bumper harvest in 2025
According to the latest crop estimates released by the Crop Estimate Committee (CEC), the updated figures show significant gains across a range of summer and winter crops, most notably maize,...
Boran heifer sold for R800 000 at Hurwitz & Friends Auction
The first-ever Hurwitz & Friends Auction took place at the Bull Ring Auction House in Davel, bringing together 22 Boran breeders.
Budget 2025: SA faces slower growth, higher costs
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the 2025 Budget Speech in Parliament on Wednesday, warning that global economic uncertainty and weaker trade are hurting South Africa’s economy.
Farmers and landowners urged to prepare for fire season
As wildfire season grips the northern parts of South Africa, landowners, farmers, and residents are being urged to act swiftly and responsibly to mitigate the risks posed by fast-moving fires...
Royal Agricultural Society confirms no Royal Show in 2025
In a major disappointment to the agricultural community and the general public, the Royal Agricultural Society has officially confirmed that there will be no Royal Agricultural Show in 2025.
Ramaphosa, Trump talk trade and investment as AGOA uncertainty grows
South Africa will prioritise the interests of the African continent in its trade talks with the US, President Cyril Ramaphosa said following a meeting with US President Donald Trump in...
Ithala Bank closure a huge setback to farmers in KZN
KwaZulu-Natal’s farmers, especially emerging and small-scale growers, are facing a financial crisis of devastating proportions following the effective collapse of Ithala Bank, once seen as the backbone of rural lending...
Shoprite Group launches SA’s first fully recyclable 7kg potato bag
In a first for South Africa, Shoprite Group has launched a fully recyclable 7kg potato pocket, aiding the group in reaching its sustainability targets, while unlocking economic potential for waste...
No chicken shortage expected as SA bans imports from Brazil
The Department of Agriculture has banned all fresh and frozen chicken imports from Brazil following an outbreak of avian influenza in that country, according to Izaak Breitenbach, general manager of...
Vision pays up as Tongaat Hulett takeover nears completion
In a breakthrough for the long-awaited rescue of Tongaat Hulett, one of Southern Africa’s largest and most troubled sugar producers, the Vision Consortium has paid off the debt owed to...
Namibian government to invest millions to boost citrus production
The Namibian government is planning to invest N$250 million into the country’s citrus industry over the next five years in order to reduce dependency on imports. The Namibian government, through...
