Bird flu confirmed in wild birds, domestic ducks in the Western Cape
Concerns over highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, are mounting after the virus was recently detected in wild birds and domestic ducks in the Western Cape.
Freight rail revival on the cards for Overberg agri corridor
A pilot project launched in Bredasdorp in the Overberg region could significantly boost the Western Cape’s agricultural competitiveness by cutting long-haul logistics costs and shifting freight from road to rail.
Sterkstroom business gets R5 million abattoir to boost jobs
In early August, Eastern Cape MEC for Agriculture Nonceba Kontsiwe officially handed over a fully equipped rural abattoir valued at over R5 million to local business Man Buy & Braai...
Agri players split on new labelling regulations for meat alternatives
The Department of Agriculture’s (the department) newly published regulations on the sale and labelling of meat alternative (analogue) products have prompted a sharp divide among agricultural stakeholders, with farmer advocacy...
Charting new markets and navigating risks in the table grape industry
Navigating market risk and embracing innovation were central themes at the Table Talk: Grape Conversations event, held in Paarl in the Western Cape on Friday.
Consumer concerns about pig welfare can’t be ignored
Animal welfare has become one of the greatest challenges facing the pork industry – not just on farms but across the entire value chain.
Agriculture boosts SA economy despite disease setbacks and uneven recovery
Despite persistent challenges caused by foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and avian influenza, South Africa’s agriculture sector was the strongest performer in the country’s otherwise struggling economy, recording the highest growth of...
Diversification can protect pig farmers in volatile market
Amid rising input costs and market volatility, South African pig farmers are facing a harsh financial climate. But at the PigX2 conference held in Pretoria this week, experts urged producers...
Cape Town is key to SA’s fruit export future as freight volumes rise
Fruit exporters have welcomed improved performance at key ports, as South Africa’s logistics sector exceeded freight handling targets by more than 10% for two consecutive weeks.
SA growers target Europe with new grapefruit campaign
South Africa’s grapefruit industry is shaking things up in Europe. Backed by the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA), the country’s producers have launched a targeted marketing campaign aimed...
Meat prices push SA food inflation to 15-month high
South Africa’s food price inflation continued to climb in June, driven largely by surging meat prices, which reached a 25-month high and intensified pressure on already strained household budgets.
Stock theft remains a major challenge for farmers across SA
Stock theft continues to affect farmers across South Africa, and law enforcement and agricultural leaders are calling for a stronger commitment to tackle this persistent issue.
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