Rhino poaching numbers down in Kruger, but spiking elsewhere
There has been a notable decline in rhino poaching incidents in South Africa’s national parks, but poachers might be shifting their focus to private owners.
R11,3 million mushroom project launched in Ghana
A €820 000 (about R11,3 million) mushroom project is set to create 5 500 jobs for the youth and persons with disabilities in Ghana.
FSA announces Young Farmer of the Year finalists 2017
Free State Agriculture (FSA) Young Farmer of the Year finalists are Willie Stols from Vierfontein, Johan van Huyssteen from Virginia, and Herman Archer from Trompsburg.
Uganda in need of food aid
Uganda’s government recently announced that at least 10 million Ugandans were in need of food aid after the drought affected crop harvests, according to media reports.
Steep increase in sin tax will challenge wine industry
Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan, recently announced an 8,8% increase in excise duties on wine and sparkling wine, and an 8,5% increase on spirits.
2017 budget’s implications for agri sector
Radical economic transformation was the main focus of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s 2017 Budget Speech.
Medicinal cannabis soon to be legalised
Government is in the process of drafting regulations for the production of medicinal marijuana in South Africa.
Growing the European market for avocados
Local and overseas demand for South African avocados has grown substantially over the past five years, according to Subtrop CEO, Derek Donkin.
China bird flu outbreak peaks
Cases of the endemic H7N9 bird flu appears to have peaked in China but incidences of the flu are expected to continue into late April, according to epidemiologists.
Senwes lists on additional stock exchange ZAR X
ZAR X, South Africa’s first additional stock exchange in almost 60 years, recently launched its operations with the listing of Senwes and its holding company, Senwesbel.
Dineo more blessing than curse for eastern SA farmers
Based on reports from various agricultural organisations along the eastern borders of South Africa, the much-hyped Cyclone Dineo, which battered parts of Mozambique with strong winds and rain, caused very few problems locally.
New JSE silo contract with a Guaranteed Grade (GG)
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Approved Storage Operator supports the issuing of JSE Guaranteed Grade (GG) wheat certificates.
