US-China ‘trade war’ may present SA with opportunities
The so-called trade war between the US and China presents threats and opportunities for South Africa, according to Paul Makube, senior agricultural economist at FNB Commercial, and Marlene Louw, senior...
Highveld farmers urged to take proactive steps against maize diseases
The increasing prevalence of grey leaf spot (GLS), caused by the fungus Cercospora zeae-maydis, and northern corn leaf blight (NCLB), caused by the fungus Exserohilum turcicum, in South Africa’s Highveld...
North West farmer wins New Holland tractor
Pierre Vercueil, a farmer from Setlagoli, North West, won a New Holland TT3.45 (2WD) tractor in the CNH Parts & Service ‘Win a Tractor’ competition. The tractor was handed over...
Free State roads in “abominable” state, despite reported investment
In her recent State of the Province Address, Free State Premier Maqueen Joyce Letsoha-Mathae said that the provincial government had invested R1,9 billion in road infrastructure projects over the past...
South Africa’s agricultural exports achieve record high in 2024
South Africa's agriculture sector achieved a record high US$13,7 billion (about R255 billion) in export value in 2024, a 3% increase on the previous year, according to data from Trade...
Late plantings pose a problem for grain and oilseed farmers
Pannar Seed (Pannar) recently hosted its Extravaganza 2025 in Val, eastern Mpumalanga, during which agronomists and farmers discussed the pressing challenges facing the grains and oilseed industry.
How the wine industry is battling extreme weather and skills shortages
The South African wine industry is working hard to position itself for a better future. This was the key message that emerged during a panel discussion hosted by South Africa...
‘Sustainable livestock crucial to EU economy’ – vision document
The European Commission (EC) has vowed to strengthen the competitiveness and resilience of sensitive agriculture industries, such as livestock farming.
New cases of foot-and-mouth disease confirmed in KZN
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) continues its battle against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), with recent test results confirming further cases in the province.
SA experiences worst African armyworm infestation on record
The current African armyworm outbreak has reached historic proportions since first reported in Mpumalanga, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal on 15 February, according to Dr Gerhard Verdoorn, operations and stewardship manager of...
Soil health improves, but yields lag in regenerative agriculture trial
A regenerative agriculture trial at Tygerhoek Experimental Farm near Riviersonderend in the Western Cape is yielding promising results in terms of soil health, according to Lisa Smorenburg, scientific technician at...
Vaccination urgently needed to avert bird flu crisis
The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) has warned that South Africa may face catastrophic consequences without the vaccination against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
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