Rainfall forecast for summer 2016/2017

Concern has been expressed that time is running out for planting. No rain fell over the eastern summer crop production areas at the beginning of October.

Farmers to march on the Union Buildings

Nerpo and Afasa farmers will take their land reform and inadequate farmer support frustrations to the Union Buildings on 25 October in a peaceful march.

Stronger rand negatively impacts Mondi SA results

The “notable strengthening of the rand” against major foreign currencies during Mondi’s South Africa division’s third quarter played a significant role in negatively affecting profitability.

Mining a threat to food production and water quality

New prospecting licenses issued for shale gas exploration using the controversial hydraulic fracturing method, commonly known as fracking, as well as other mining activities remains a serious threat to South Africa’s farmers.

Possible threat to AGOA

Recent court cases arguing that poultry and pork imports from the US are putting the lives of people and animals in danger pose a serious threat to South Africa’s African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) status.

Guidelines to reduce wildlife mortalities on roads

In an effort to reduce incidents of wildlife being killed by motor vehicles on South Africa’s roads, the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) recently released the country’s first national handbook on the subject.

52 entries from SA in the 2016 World Cheese Awards

With entries for the prestigious 2016 World Cheese Awards (WCA) now closed, competition organisers have been able to confirm that 52 entries were received from 13 of South Africa’s cheesemakers.

September tractor sales down

With no change in fundamentals underpinning the market in September, national tractor sales have continued to decline, according to the South African Agricultural Machinery Association (SAAMA).

Rand Water wins international award

SA’s Rand Water was honoured by the International Water Association’s for its ‘Water Wise’ campaign.

Non-reporting of livestock theft in SA on the increase

Agri SA has appealed to farming communities to report all incidents of stock theft.

Agri leaders’ share insights on global food security

In recognition of World Food Day on 16 October, industry leaders spoke to Farmer’s Weekly about the challenge of global food security.

Namibia’s devastating drought in pictures

Annelie Coleman recently visited Namibia and compiled a photo collage to illustrate the impact of the drought on the country.

Poor beneficiary selection hampers land reform – Agri SA

South Africa’s land reform process was in the spotlight at the recent Agri SA Congress in Gauteng.

Celebrate World Food Day on 16 October

Communities are encouraged to participate in the events around World Food Day, celebrated on 16 October, as a day of action against global hunger.

FSA appeals to farmers to be vigilant

The Free State has encountered four farm attacks in the first two weeks of October, with farmers as well as farm workers being targeted.

Fruit sector urged to use workplace mediation project

Employers and employees in the Western Cape’s fruit sector were encouraged to take advantage of the CCMA’s (Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration) cost-effective workplace mediation pilot project.

AB InBev merger now finalised

The long expected merger between Belgium beer company, AB InBev, and beer and beverage manufacturer, SABMiller, has finally been concluded.

SA agriculture to benefit from EU trade deal

A new trade deal will see improved market access for more than 30 South African agricultural products to the European Union (EU).

Astral appoints former Bok captain as brand ambassador

Astral, a leading Southern African integrated poultry producer, appointed Wynand Claassen as its brand ambassador.

Wine, beer and cider from Rooibos, Honeybush

Red Dawn IP Holdings owned by Audacia Wines and KWV has developed a method of preserving alcoholic beverages using indigenous Rooibos and Honeybush wood-chips, instead of currently accepted sulphite preservatives.

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