New alcohol ban a ‘devastating blow’ for SA wine industry
The decision announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday (12 July) to reinstate the ban on the sale of alcohol, has dealt another blow to the South African wine industry,...
Negative outlook for agri employment, despite good harvests
The positive performance of the agriculture industry in South Africa, as indicated by current economic data, should persist throughout 2020.
Water cuts result in losses for Gamtoos Valley farmers
Tough water restrictions for the new water year are putting serious pressure on many farmers in the Gamtoos Valley in the Eastern Cape, with some operating in survival mode, according...
Two strong cold fronts expected to hit Western Cape
A well-developed cold front is expected to hit parts of South Africa later today (9 July), bringing with it bitterly cold, wet and windy weather conditions, according to the South...
Concern about ‘mysterious’ elephant deaths in Botswana
The cause of death of hundreds of elephants in the northern part of Botswana’s Okavango Delta remains a mystery, with more than 400 carcasses having been discovered since May this...
SA groundnut production estimate for 2020 down 16%
The production estimates for groundnuts in South Africa for the 2020 season has been revised downward by more than 16% due to the drought experienced during the past year in...
KZN protesters loot R500 000 in meat from delivery trucks
Meat to the value of almost R500 000 was looted from three trucks belonging to Vryheid Meatmasters on Monday (6 July), after the company’s vehicles got caught-up in the middle...
Low EU canola output fuels Belarusian exports
Market conditions for canola exports will be favourable for producers in Belarus this year, due to a decline in the production of canola oil in the EU in the wake...
Food price inflation volatility set to continue
Food inflation data for April and May has shown a substantial contraction in the price of chicken, while long-life milk and cake flour prices increased.
Court upholds ban on sale of water rights by farmers
A high court ruling on the sale of water rights could have far-reaching consequences for farmers, some agriculture role players have warned.
High-capacity balers from Norway
Orkel Dens-X Compactor stationary bale makers were launched in South Africa in January. The event took place at meat value chain company Kameeldrift Voere, based in Cullinan, Gauteng.
‘Lack of work ethic’ at agri department pushes DG to resign
The director general of the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (agriculture department), Mike Mlengana, has resigned suddenly from his post.
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