Big diesel price drop brings input cost relief for farmers
As things stand, South Africa’s summer crop farmers who hope to benefit from the significant drop in the diesel price from midnight on Tuesday, 6 October, are unlikely to have...
‘Violent protest in Senekal the result of frustration’
The case of the two suspects who appeared in the Senekal Magistrate’s Court in connection with the murder of Free State farm manager Brendin Horner, has been postponed to 16...
Farm murders have ‘devastating effect’ on sector – Didiza
Two suspects have been apprehended following the killing of Free State farm manager, Brendin Horner, and will appear in the Senekal Magistrate court on Tuesday, 6 October on a charge...
Strong resistance to new Indonesian peatland mega farms
Indonesia has started the development of a controversial new, large-scale food estate where rice, maize and other crops will be grown in an effort to mitigate the country's reliance on...
Hundreds of state-owned farms to be leased to the public
Almost 900 farms will be advertised by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (agriculture department) for release to the public.
Farmers upbeat about spring rain despite low dam levels
The average level of many public and farm dams may currently be declining across much of South Africa’s summer rainfall region, but agriculture role players in these areas remain hopeful...
Agriculture sheds 66 000 jobs in the second quarter
The positive growth trend in agricultural GDP so far this year, has failed to translate into an increase in employment in the sector.
WWF partnership to support SA wines’ ‘green’ credibility
The demand for sustainable agricultural products is increasing around the world. Now, a partnership between the South African wine industry and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has the...
Retailers must explain high margins on fresh produce
The higher margins made by retailers on fresh produce during the COVID-19 pandemic require an explanation, according to the ‘Essential Food Price Monitoring’ report by South Africa’s Competition Commission (CompCom).
Influx of new entrants puts pressure on SA honeybush producers
Demand for honeybush tea has declined dramatically since the introduction of the COVID-19-related lockdown regulations, with an influx of new entrants to the industry adding to price pressure.
Theft of beehives spikes as demand for pollinators increases
Beekeeping has offered a lifeline to many rural communities, as this essential service allowed them to generate an income during the COVID-19-related lockdown.
Eastern Cape to launch stock theft prevention forum
Eastern Cape Premier, Oscar Mabuyane, has called for the establishment of a provincial stock theft prevention forum by mid-October, following a meeting with the National Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (NERPO),...
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