Seven more countries join the World Citrus Organisation
The membership of the recently-launched World Citrus Organisation (WCO) has increased from seven to 14 countries.
Top executives fingered in Tongaat Hulett investigation
A six-month forensic investigation into the financial affairs of Tongaat Hulett Limited (THL) has identified extensive financial mismanagement allegedly carried out, or deliberately overlooked, by a number of leaders within...
Foot-and-mouth disease now confirmed in 10 locations
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) cases have now been confirmed in 10 locations in Limpopo. This was according to the latest report on the outbreak issued by the Directorate of Animal Health...
Western Cape fire season draws closer
Fire authorities are bracing themselves for the Western Cape fire season that kicks-off on 1 December.
Widespread protests against ‘farmer bashing’ in the EU
In the latest incident in a string of protests across Europe during the past few weeks, farmers took to the streets of Paris, France on Wednesday and blocked the city’s...
Heatwave warning for much of South Africa
The South African Weather Services (SAWS) has warned that severe heatwave conditions would prevail over most of South Africa for the rest of the week and into the weekend.
‘Opportunity for SA to increase grain exports to Zimbabwe’
News that Zimbabwe’s government has significantly relaxed import and pricing controls on staple foodstuffs, is an opportunity for South Africa to increase exports of maize and wheat to its neighbour,...
Exports to China continuing for now, despite FMD outbreak
Despite the recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Limpopo, exports of red meat products, wool, and hides to China will continue.
Severe onion shortages lead to protest action in India
The federal government in India has approved 120 000t in onion imports to supplement supplies as severe shortages hit the domestic market.
Lower consumer price inflation bodes well for consumers
Consumers can breathe a sigh of relief as South Africa’s consumer price inflation (CPI) has reached its lowest level in eight years.
More lions being killed for Southeast Asia markets
Indications are that lions are increasingly being killed in South Africa to supply markets in Southeast Asia. This was according to Deon Swart, CEO of the South African Predator Association.
Lucerne shortage and high prices weigh on farmers
The ongoing drought has resulted in a shortage of lucerne across the country, with increased prices making it unaffordable for many producers.
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