Special master appointed to deal with labour tenancy claims
The newly appointed special master responsible for facilitating the smooth handling of labour tenancy claims will have the authority of the Land Claims Court and other legal entities behind him.
The role of conservation agriculture in reducing soil erosion
Soil erosion is a natural process, but the rate at which it is occurring due to the impact of human intervention is unsustainable.
Western Europe fortifies defences against African swine fever
A wild boar infected with African swine fever (ASF) has been found near Nowogrod Bobrzanski in Western Poland, just 40km from the German border, leaving German authorities on high alert.
Travellers urged to comply with SA’s import regulations
With the festive season in full swing, the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has called on all travellers visiting or returning to South Africa during the festive...
Load-shedding fallout for South African agriculture
More than 25% of South Africa’s food is produced by irrigation-reliant and energy-intensive sectors of the agriculture industry, which have all been severely affected by the load-shedding implemented by Eskom...
Drought conditions likely to persist despite recent rain
Hopes have been dashed that the recent widespread rain across South Africa’s summer rainfall region would put an end to widespread water-constrained and drought conditions.
‘Business as usual for Agri SA’ after Dan Kriek resigns
It is business as usual for Agri SA after the recent resignation of its president Dan Kriek.
New Zealand adds methane loophole for farmers in carbon bill
New Zealand’s parliament has approved a Bill that commits the country to being carbon neutral by the year 2050.
Agribusiness confidence drops for sixth consecutive quarter
The Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) has dropped from 46 points in the third quarter on 2019 to 44 points in the last quarter of the year.
Another recession looming for South Africa
As South Africa’s GDP contracted yet again in the third quarter of the year, warnings have been sounded that another potential recession and job losses were looming.
SA’s citrus growers dispute ‘Spanish fine’ claims
There is no truth in media reports that the Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa (GSA) imposed fines on companies in South Africa that exported oranges and mandarins through Spanish...
Firearm amnesty ‘no win for guns linked to criminal acts’
The Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, and the National Commissioner of Police, Khehla Sitole, need to engage constructively with firearm stakeholders to seek common, practical solutions to problems faced.
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