‘Civil unrest possible in Wales if no-deal Brexit happens’
The impact of a no-deal Brexit would be "off the Richter scale" for Welsh farmers, according to Meat Promotion Wales.
French wine production at risk from extreme heat
The current heatwave being experienced across large parts of Western Europe could result in a decline in wine production in France of between 6% and 13% this year, according to a statement by the French agriculture ministry.
Interest rate cuts a relief for cash-strapped farmers
The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) recent 25-basis point reduction in the repo rate to 6,5%, coupled with a lowering of fuel prices and a stronger rand, will go a long way to provide some relief to farmers who are struggling in the current tough economic environment.
41 million people in Southern Africa to face food insecurity
About 41,2 million people in 13 Southern African countries will suffer food insecurity between now and March 2020, following low rainfall in the 2018/2019 growing season.
Cloudy weather hurts vegetable production in Japan
A lack of sunshine and low temperatures has been affecting agricultural production across Japan.
New on-site medical care for Grabouw fruit company workers
Two-a-Day, a fruit growing, packing and marketing company in Grabouw, recently launched a wellness programme and day clinic for its employees, which will enable them to receive medical treatment and minor surgery on the premises.
Additional vehicles to combat crime in the Free State welcomed
Free State Agriculture (FSA) has welcomed the deployment of 48 additional vehicles made available by the South African Police Service (SAPS) to ensure rural safety in the province.
Major losses for Canadian agri sector due to labour shortages
It is estimated that the Canadian agriculture sector suffered C$2,9 billion (about R30 billion) in lost sales in 2018, due to 16 500 unfilled farmworker vacancies.
Mixed reaction expected from agri sector to repo rate reduction
The decision by the South African Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee to lower the repo rate to 6,5%, down from 6,75%, will affect different role players in the agriculture value chain in different ways.
Jobs and safety to take centre stage in the Western Cape
Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, delivered his maiden State of the Province address on Thursday, focusing on job creation and safety.
Australian table grape exports reach half-a-billion mark
As the Australian grape export season nears an end, it is estimated that volumes amounting to half a billion Australian dollars (about R4,9 billion) have already been shipped.
Water quality and quantity reach crisis levels
The billions of litres of raw sewage flowing into the country’s rivers daily has reached crisis levels, and pose a threat to the country’s agricultural exports, according to a water specialist.
‘Maintaining good biosecurity is vital for export growth’
Disease management remains a key aspect of South African agriculture, especially when it comes to livestock, as this industry is the greatest contributor to the sector, accounting for 51% of total production.
Argentinian ranchers cull breeding cows as inflation bites
Beef cattle ranchers in Argentina are culling their breeding cows at the highest rate in 30 years, in an attempt to keep their farms afloat as they struggle to access credit.
Double life sentences for farm attackers welcomed
The double life sentences recently handed down to six convicted farm attackers by the High Court in Vryheid have been welcomed by some role players in South African agriculture.
‘Agriculture department to focus on reform, market access’
The newly formed Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development under the leadership of Minister Thoko Didiza, is still in the process of assessing the various programmes and competencies that have to be incorporated into the new department.
US farmers brace themselves for further crop damage
Farmers in the US have expressed concern about the hot, dry conditions currently being experienced, which comes shortly after the heavy rain and flooding that caused severe damage and delays in the planting of crops this spring.
OVK increases turnover despite ‘challenging conditions’
The agribusiness, OVK Group, has announced an increase of 8, 55% in turnover for the 2018/2019 financial year compared with the previous year.
Brazilian cotton farmers sue Bayer for US$151 million
Cotton farmers in the Mato Grosso region in Brazil are suing Bayer in an attempt to get a US$151 million (about R2,1 billion) refund in royalty payments.
No serious injuries reported after Astral chemical leak
A chemical leak at one of Astral’s processing plants in Olifantsfontein had resulted in the hospitalisation of 15 of the food manufacturer’s staff.
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