Promising start to the wheat season

Approximately 70% of farmers in the Swartland had finished planting wheat towards the middle of May 2016.

New brine cap to increase chicken prices untrue

The widespread reports stating that frozen chicken portions will become more expensive with the new brine cap, is untrue, according to Scott Pittman, managing director of the consumer division at RCL Foods.

Rand volatility stunts SA’s economic recovery

This week the strengthening rand lost momentum when the local currency weakened by 0,13% against the US dollar.

Successfully building the emerging farmer sector

Speaking at Nampo’s Nation in Conversation about successful empowerment projects, Phillip Retief, CEO of Van Loveren wines said initiators of projects must become involved because they want to be involved, not because they have to be involved.

Brining regulations: chicken to become expensive

New brining regulations, which cap the amount of brine in whole chicken at 10% and 15% for portions, could result in rising food costs, said Kevin Lovell, CEO of the South African Poultry Association (SAPA)

SA wildlife industry hopes for improved M99 supplies

With the recent announcement that Elanco Animal Health would be selling its interests in the manufacture and marketing of the potent large game capture drug, M99, in South Africa, Wildlife Ranching SA (WRSA) is hoping that supply of this drug will be improved.

Mycotoxin contamination a global food safety threat

More than 25% of the world’s crops are contaminated with poisonous moulds and fungi known as mycotoxins.

SA needs more black commercial potato farmers

Industry organisation, Potatoes SA, would like to see more potatoes produced by black-owned farming enterprises on South Africa’s fresh produce markets.

Smoke detectors promises to save lives

The Breede Valley fire department and the Disaster Management Centre in the Western Cape have launched a project to evaluate the effectiveness of smoke detectors to combat losses during fire outbreaks.

Vasari buys renowned KWV Group

The KWV Group, one of the world’s most renowned brandy and wine brands, is to be sold for R1,15 billion to a leading consumer focused investment group.

150 volunteers assist with security during Nampo

Security is being beefed up at this year’s Nampo Harvest Day, courtesy of members of the public.

Macadamia Crop Estimates lower than expected

The South African Macadamia Growers’ Association (SAMAC) has released an updated crop forecast, which anticipates the 2016 season to yield 39 000t of nuts in shell (NIS), with a kernel moisture content of 1,5%.

Downward trend continues for SA agricultural machinery sales

Uncertainty surrounding a number of factors has continued to put downward pressure on the national sales of new tractors and combine harvesters.

Nampo a huge money-spinner for small town of Bothaville

With an expected 70 000 people attending this year’s Nampo Harvest Day, Bothaville and surrounds will be packed.

SA agricultural training in Denmark proving successful

South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Senzeni Zokwana, visited Denmark in mid-April 2016 to cement agricultural business relations with that country.

Effective veld management lacking in South Africa

Scientists forecast that by 2050 grass cultivation would need to increase by 80% to accommodate future growth in the livestock sector and the rising consumer demand for meat.

Agriculture is still creating employment in SA

Statistics South Africa’s latest employment figures show that fewer people in the country have jobs, with employment declining by 2.2% or 355 000 in the first quarter of 2016.

Methode Cap Classique: Trends and Figures for 2015/16

The 2015 SA Wine Industry Statistics, published by SA Wine Industry Information & Systems (SAWIS), showed that local sales of sparkling wine declined from 8,5 million litres in 2012 to 8 million litres in 2014.

ABSA Grain Trends report – April

The Absa-Agri Trend’s report for April offers an analytical breakdown of livestock and commodity prices.

US serious about nanotechnology

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made US$5,2 million (about R77 million) available for nanotechnology research at eleven of its universities.

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