Eastern Cape potato co-ops cash in on commodity boom
Potatoes are the fastest-moving commodity in the Easter Cape’s OR Tambo district, said Ikhona Mvaphantsi, Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) spokesperson.
DNA results confirm hunter’s remains in crocodile
DNA results have confirmed that the remains found in a crocodile in Zimbabwe were those of professional hunter, Scott van Zyl (44).
What to expect at the 36th World Nut & Dried Fruit Congress
Nearly 1 000 people from 60 different countries are expected to attend the nut and dried fruit industry’s major event of the year.
SA expected to regain net maize export status
It is expected that South Africa will regain its status as a net exporter of maize with the second biggest maize crop on record since 1980, forecast for this season.
SA leads fight against antimicrobial resistance
South Africa’s researchers are taking the World Veterinary Day theme, “Antimicrobial resistance – from awareness to action”, seriously.
Western Cape Young Farmer finalists announced
This year’s Agri Western Cape Santam Agriculture Young Farmer of the Year competition finalists have been announced and competition, it seems, is tough.
FAO hosts fall armyworm workshop in Kenya
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation in Southern Africa (FAOSA) is hosting a two-day meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, to discuss the region’s response to fall armyworm (FAW). The meeting closes tomorrow, 26 April.
Zimbabwe plans to revive beef industry
Zimbabwe’s Cold Storage Company (CSC) is set to be capitalised.
2017 World South Devon Congress to be held in Port Elizabeth
The fact that the South Devon breed flourishes under the extensive South African conditions underscores its hardiness and adaptability.
Land Bank to invest R1 billion in emerging farmers
The Land Bank has announced plans to allocate about R3 billion to the agricultural sector during the 2017/2018 financial year.
EU denies dumping chicken in South Africa
In a recent press statement, the EU denied that it was dumping chicken onto the South African market and that its poultry exports to South Africa was negatively affecting the industry.
Deadline for comment on Land Holdings Bill extended
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform has extended the deadline for public comment on the draft Regulation of Agricultural Land Holdings Bill 2017 and the Explanatory Memorandum.
