More to land reform than title deeds, Derek Hanekom

Speaking at the Farmer’s Weekly’s Agribusiness Africa Conference held at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg, this week, Derek Hanekom, former minister of tourism and current Member of Parliament gave a brief overview of his take on land reform.

A continent of tremendous opportunities

Agriculture role players considering doing business in Africa were reminded that the continent comprised different countries with different needs...

SA farmers must consider soya bean production

The growing emphasis on conservation tillage has pushed more grain farmers to practise crop rotation using soya bean and maize, said Gerhard Scholtemeijer from the Protein Research Foundation (PRF).

Animal health crucial to improve Africa’s protein production

The correct use of vaccines and medicines is crucial to increase food security and improve animal protein production in Africa, said Dr Riaan du Preez, manager for Afrivet’s sub-Sahara Africa export and product development unit.

Agribusiness must consider national interest – Gordhan

Former finance minister Pravin Gordhan suggested that delegates attending the Farmer’s Weekly Agribusiness Africa Conference in Johannesburg initiate an agricultural chapter of the CEO Initiative.

SARS issues guidelines for diesel rebate repayments

A meeting between SARS and organised agriculture has resulted in a series of guidelines being provided to farmers wishing to claim their diesel tax rebates.

Trends in Africa affecting agriculture

Countries in Africa were still South Africa’s largest trade partner, and local agribusinesses needed to take note of megatrends affecting these African markets.

EU farmers concerned at proposed agricultural budget cuts

Farmers across the EU are reportedly calling for the EU Commission not to implement any cuts in the bloc’s agricultural spending.

Black Boerboel breed recognised again

The black Boerboel is now, again, officially accepted as part of the Boerboel breed, and can again be sold and advertised as such.

Western Cape drought’s knock-on effect on SA economy

The drought in the Western Cape can affect the long-term growth of the province and South Africa as a whole, if it is not broken soon.

Registration now compulsory for live chicken traders

Anyone buying and selling more than five live chickens for any purpose other than direct slaughter at a registered abattoir will in future have to register with the Poultry Disease Management Agency (PDMA).

Dr Akinwumi Adesina named 2017 World Food Prize winner

African Development Bank (ADB) president, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has been announced as the 2017 World Food Prize (WFP) laureate.

Help save Cape’s fire-affected Cape honeybees

A call has been issued by concerned citizens of the Western Cape’s Knysna and Plettenberg Bay areas for help to rebuild both domesticated and feral Cape honeybee populations.

Coke plans for upcoming sugar tax

Coca-Cola South Africa has introduced a variety of measures over the past few years to reduce the sugar content of its products.

Zimbabwe kicks off anti-malnutrition programme

From 1 July this year Zimbabwe will enforce its mandatory food fortification programme to fight malnutrition among people, especially women and children.

Egg producers extremely concerned about avian influenza

A government statement indicating that the H5N8 strain of avian influenza (AI) has now been identified in a second commercial layer operation has South Africa’s egg producers extremely concerned.

High praise for 2017 Grain Academy graduates

The 2017 Syngenta Grain Academy graduation ceremony was held at the UFS Business School on 23 June.

Shares increase as Kaap Agri lists on JSE

Agricultural service company, Kaap Agri Group, listed in the speciality retailer sector of the JSE with an opening value of R58,60/share this morning, valuing the company at about R4,1 billion. Shares have since increased to R61/share.

Mohair price adjustment catches producers off guard

Mohair growers were shocked when mohair prices were recently adjusted.

Asian long-horned beetle threatens sugar maples

The Asian long-horned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis), a Chinese invader, is threatening the multi-billion rand maple production industry in North America

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