Tiger Brands’ profit loss linked to listeriosis outbreak
Tiger Brands’ revenue, gross profit, operating income and profit before tax have continued to decline, according to the group’s financial results for the six months ended 31 March 2018.
Developing grain farmer programme shows positive results
There are currently 24 successful producers who can be deemed sustainable black commercial farmers in the grain and oilseeds industry in South Africa.
Nampo visitor numbers grow for sixth year running
Organisers are celebrating yet another record-breaking event after visitor numbers to Nampo Harvest Day 2018 increased for the sixth consecutive year.
SA tractor sales continue positive trend
Nationwide tractor sales continued their positive monthly trend with the 459 units sold in April 2018 a 15,3% increase on the 398 units sold in April 2017.
Firestone agricultural tyres – the hard-working partner you deserve
Firestone prides itself on giving you the right tools to get the job done, and its Farm Hard tyre range has the perfect tyre for every need.
Call for participants in soil health indicator project
The Soil Health Institute in the US has announced the first steps towards creating standard measurements for soil health.
Agriculture department intensifies focus on transformation
More than 20 years into South Africa’s democracy, the agricultural, forestry and fisheries sectors have remained relatively untransformed.
Alert issued for Rift Valley fever
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries (DAFF) has advised farmers to vaccinate their livestock against Rift Valley fever.
The danger of policy uncertainty
Policy certainty formed the root of successful land reform. This was according to Simba Makoni, who had been the minister of finance and economic development in former President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe’s cabinet from 2000 to 2002.
Extension of comments on land expropriation welcomed
Major organised agricultural bodies in South Africa have welcomed recent news that the window period for written submissions on the National Assembly’s proposal to amend Section 25 of the Constitution to allow for land expropriation without compensation has been extended.
Use these routes to travel to Nampo
Organisers of Nampo are recommending that motorists avoid certain routes when heading to Nampo Park from 15 to 18 May due to construction work taking place on many roads in the region.
Rainfall predictions for Western Cape still bleak
Although there are a few cold fronts predicted for the Western Cape this winter, there should be no high hopes that it will be enough to break the continuing drought.
Official farm attack statistics welcomed
The leader of the Freedom Front +, Dr Pieter Groenewald, has welcomed the recent release of official statistics on farm attacks and murders saying it would ensure a better understanding of how to address rural safety in South Africa.
New Zealand clamps down on dairy cow ownership
New Zealand’s city-centric Labour government is to set a limit on how many dairy cows a farmer can run.
XTractor Expedition close to 6 000km goal
The ambitious 2018 XTractor Expedition aims to drive four McCormick X7 and X8 series tractors, on 16 BKT tyres, over 6 000km across South Africa.
Arson suspected in citrus packhouse fire
Arson is suspected of being the cause of a raging inferno that gutted an Eastern Cape citrus packhouse on Monday, 7 May.
Meat Price Index an insight into global meat prices
A study comparing the cost of meat in more than 50 countries and the number of hours at minimum wage to be worked to afford various cuts in each location, showed South African beef per kilogram was about 40% cheaper than the world average.
Zimbabwean cannabis production: only a few to benefit
It appears that only a handful of farmers will be able to cash in on the new opportunities generated by Zimbabwe’s legalisation of cannabis production for medicinal and scientific purposes.
Australian parties at odds over live sheep exports
Animal welfare was taking a back seat as politics took over in the controversy over Australian live sheep exports to the Middle East.
Food Lover’s Market takes up fight against hunger in May
In an effort to address the problem of hunger and malnutrition faced by many, Food Lover's Market has launched a month-long in-store campaign through which they want to provide one million meals to vulnerable South Africans.
