Mixed medium-term outlook for SA’s red meat industry
Due to panic-buying by consumers prior to the national lockdown aimed at containing the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, South Africa’s red meat industry saw some short-term gains.
Heavy rainfall expected, but not for drought-stricken parts
South Africans should prepare themselves for heavy rainfall and a preview to the coming winter as a cold front makes its way across the central and south-eastern parts of the...
Big names in agri value chain contribute to COVID-19 fight
Agricultural companies and entities in South Africa and other parts of the world are repurposing parts of their operations to manufacture products to bolster the fight against the coronavirus disease...
R2,2 billion in food aid needed to combat hunger in Zimbabwe
The UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic could worsen the food shortage currently being experienced in Zimbabwe.
Global fibre demand falters due to COVID-19 uncertainty
The impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) global pandemic is being felt across the global fibre industry, with production, logistics and retail sales being brought to a grinding halt.
Supply chains functioning, but farmers face lower prices
Agricultural commodities have, for the most part, come off lightly amid worldwide supply chain disruptions as a result of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) global pandemic.
Zimbabwe to import maize due to erratic harvest prospects
Zimbabwe’s maize harvest is likely to differ substantially from region to region this season, with some areas realising a below-average harvest and others an above-average harvest, due to erratic rainfall...
‘Commercial agri sector not appreciated in COVID-19 crisis’
The South African agriculture sector forms the backbone of South Africa’s economy, but this fact has been largely ignored by government.
Global COVID-19 lockdowns boost urban farming
Lockdown restrictions in many countries around the world due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) global pandemic have resulted in the growing trend of people growing fruit and vegetables at home.
Paprika farming in SA holds potential for job creation
Opportunities exist for farmers and agro-processors to enter the small, but growing paprika market in South Africa.
Thousands of litres of milk dumped in US as pandemic deepens
With US dairy farmers forced to dump thousands of litres of unprocessed raw milk daily amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, farm level milk prices for 2020 is expected to...
African states urged not to restrict cross-border food trade
The widespread negative socio-economic impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic globally is likely to include a 2,6% to 7% contraction in sub-Saharan Africa’s agricultural production.
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