35th Farm attack in the Free State
The number of farm attacks in the Free State has risen to 35. The latest attack took place on Friday between Theunissen and Winburg.
Food inflation remains at 6,9%
Increased meat prices kept food inflation stable at 6,9% year-on-year (y/y).
Zimbabwe looks to energy-efficient tobacco-curing method
Zimbabwe is evaluating the efficacy of a new, more energy-efficient method of curing tobacco with a view to switching from traditional approaches that burn too much coal and firewood.
Fuel prices set to increase in August
Higher international fuel prices and the weakening of the rand against most major currencies have increased the probability of local fuel prices increasing in August.
Wheat farmers urged to scout for fall armyworm
Grain SA has strongly advised local wheat farmers to be on the lookout for fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) after unconfirmed reports were received of the pest being found in wheat production areas in Zimbabwe.
ChemChina completes Syngenta takeover
ChemChina's participation in Syngenta has exceeded 98% of Syngenta's share capital, following the purchase of additional Syngenta shares…
DAFF needs R20 billion to accelerate agriculture reform
Deputy agricultural minister Bheki Cele said a significant budget is needed for the department to implement the Maputo Declaration, issued at the 2003 African Union summit in Mozambique.
Veld fires scorch eastern Free State farms
Thousands of hectares of eastern Free State veld were destroyed by wild fires over the past weekend, said Thinus Steenkamp, general manager for the Free State Umbrella Fire Association.
Mine water management policy open for public comment
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has gazetted the Draft Mine Water Management Policy for public comments for a period of 60 days, from 14 July to 14 September 2017.
June harvester sales highest since 2014
June tractor and harvester sales have increased 24,4% or 479 units year-on-year.
List of presentations from Agribusiness Africa
After the success of the Agribusiness Africa Conference, Farmer’s Weekly received numerous requests for the presentations presented at the conference. These are now available for download here.
Court rules for DAFF in fishing rights allocation
A recently granted Western Cape High Court order will allow the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) to resume its Fishing Rights Allocation Process (FRAP) to include previously disadvantaged new entrants in South Africa’s inshore trawl fishery for hake and sole.
Agri DG Mike Mlengana suspended
Suspended Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Director-General Mike Mlengana says his suspension did not come as a shock, as his relationship with Minister Senzeni Zokwana had been deteriorating for some time.
Legal challenge for NZ predator eradication project
New Zealand’s plan to be to predator-free by 2050, has suffered a blow, following a legal challenge from a small group of opponents.
Avian influenza discovered on two more farms in SA
The highly contagious and pathogenic H5N8 strain of avian influenza (AI) has now been identified on a third poultry farm in Mpumalanga, as well as a farm in Gauteng.
Drought depletes farmers’ cash flow in Northern Cape
Willem Symington, Agri Northern Cape’s Disaster Management committee chairman, said Namaqualand, Boesmanland and the Hantam District Municipality are being particularly hard hit by the now two-year-long drought in the area.
CEC predicts record soya crop for 2017
South Africa could expect the largest soya bean crop in the country's history, according to the Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF).
Gallery: Agribusiness Africa Conference 2017
Farmers, politicians, as well as agribusiness people from all over Africa attended the 2017 Agribusiness Africa Conference brought to you by Farmer's Weekly. In case you missed out, we compiled a photo gallery of the event.
Planned salary strike for ARC staff
On 13 July, a strike is expected to begin at the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) as a result of a salary negotiation deadlock with labour union, the National Health Education and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU).
British potatoes put roots down in Africa
A potato seed trial in Kenya has passed initial tests and the plants are now growing well in three locations in the country.
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