COVID-19 ‘perfect storm’ for African food security
COVID-19’s arrival in Africa has exacerbated pre-existing major challenges to the continent’s food production and nutrition security.
Fresh herb demand falters as COVID-19 shuts restaurants
Despite the market for fresh herbs being very small compared with that of fruit and vegetables, it is an industry that has grown significantly over the past few years.
Wildlife industry caught off-guard by latest hunting ban
Various industry representative organisations were again left bewildered by the unexpected late July announcement by Minister of Environmental Affairs, Forestry and Fisheries, Barbara Creecy, to ban inter-provincial travel for South...
Diesel price expected to increase by 48c/ℓ in August
Fuel prices are set to go up again in August despite a stronger rand.
High-end agri products most affected by COVID-19 lockdown
A reasonably bright year for South African agriculture is forecast with growth of the sector expected to be strong in 2020, despite the impact of COVID-19 and its attendant regulations.
Namibian farmers harvest country’s first blueberry crop
The first-ever commercial harvest of blueberries in Namibia recently commenced on the banks of the Okavango River between Mashare and Mupapama villages in Kavango East, northern Namibia.
Researchers work to develop low-methane beef
In recent times, beef farmers around the world have increasingly come under fire from environmental organisations claiming that methane emissions from cattle pose serious consequences for the environment.
No such thing as ‘ethical’ live sheep exports, says NSPCA
The support expressed by the farming sector, and in particular the Red Meat Producers’ Organisation’s (RPO), for the live export of sheep by sea, has been met with sharp criticism...
Johnnie Walker brand to debut new paper-based bottle
Top-selling Scotch whisky brand, Johnnie Walker, has announced that early in 2021 it intends to debut the first-ever 100% plastic-free paper-based spirits bottle.
Gender equality in farming expands despite barriers to entry
Gender equality and women's dignity are valued and encouraged in the South African agricultural industry.
Boran bull sold for R1,7m sets new South African record
The R1,7 million winning bid for an eight-year-old bull sold recently at the National Boran Sale, set a new South African price record for a bull of this breed, far...
Wine cellars cancel 2021 grape purchases due to liquor ban
The recent decision by government to reinstate the ban on domestic alcohol sales under Level 3 of the lockdown regulations to contain the COVID-19 pandemic will result in an even...
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