SA to remain nett exporter of oilseeds
The relative profitability of world oilseed production is set to increase, mainly driven by improvements in yields and technology, and a solid price supported by consistent growth in demand.
BFAP building African market outlook
Changing conditions in world markets affect prices in Africa, but attempts to project future prices often fail to consider factors such as market structures, policy environment, weather-related supply shocks and regional trade flows.
Miners abuse graves
Farmers were accused of failing to allow access to graves on private property at the recent national summit on vulnerable workers, but mining also has a case to answer in this regard.
Grave Matters
Dr Troy Phili of the Burial Grounds and Graves Unit at the South African Heritage Resource Agency (SAHRA) spoke to Farmer’s Weekly about the importance of rural graves to a broad spectrum of South Africans.
Bad news catches up with mohair
The first sale of the mohair winter selling season mirrored all the negative events of the past two months, said Matthew Fox, Cape Mohair and Wool’s mohair manager.
SA’s food price slightly lower
Average prices in the major food categories showed further declines on a year-on-year basis in urban areas.
Eastern Cape’s top performing communal shearing shed
The Uppertele communal shearing shed came out tops in the National Wool Growers Association’s competition for the best shearing shed among the Eastern Cape’s five communal wool production regions.
Raw deal for SA wool
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced that it will no longer issue clearing certificates for Rift Valley fever (RVF) for the exportation of raw wool and mohair to China, the largest importer of South African wool.
Fracking frightens farmers
Karoo landowners are concerned about the possible environmental impact of hydraulic fracturing, the technique used by the Australian company Bundu Gas and Oil to prospect for shale gas.
Demand for fine wool looks good
The market after the second auction of the 2010 wool season was in the sellers’ favour, said Basie Claasen of BKB.
New FMD research facility announced
Treasury has allocated R50 million for a new foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) research and vaccine manufacturing facility. The announcement was made by Peter Thabethe, former acting director general for agriculture, during a recent media briefing at parliament.
Gamtoos Valley farmers still waiting for rain
The level of the Kouga Dam in the Eastern Cape’s drought-stricken Gamtoos Valley is varying between 35% and 36% as light rains fall in the catchment area, said Gamtoos Irrigation Board general manager Pierre Joubert.
Amadlelo Agri to open dairy in KZN
The BEE company behind four successful Eastern Cape dairies has been meeting with Enhlanhleni community leaders in KZN to try establish a sustainable commercial dairy.
Creating the future of agriculture
The playing field of the agricultural industry in South Africa has changed.
Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Act invalid
The Constitutional Court on Thursday found the Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Act invalid.
Breedekloof shines at the SA Terroir Wine Awards
From a record of 322 entries for the 11th Novare SA Terroir Wine Awards, the stand out wines were from the Breedekloof and Wellington.
South Africa & Nigeria to sign agricultural MoU
South Africa and Nigeria intend signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost cooperation in agriculture between the two countries. Nigeria’s Consul General in South Africa, ambassador Uche Ajulu-Okeke, recently made the announcement.
Business confidence in farming sector recovers slightly
Business confidence in the agricultural sector remains subdued despite showing some slight recovery in the second quarter of 2016.
KZN farmers smiling despite bad weather
Modern weather forecasting technology, in combination with lightning-quick social media communications, allowed most of KwaZulu-Natal’s farmers to prepare for the snow, ice and heavy rains that fell this past weekend.
Namibia to export beef to USA
Namibia has become the first African country to export beef to the US. Paul Strydom, general manager at the Meat Board of Namibia, said that the approval process started in 2008 and was subjected to inspections from US state departments.
