Anticipation grows as Nampo Harvest Day approaches
With the theme ‘Global agriculture, locally!’, this year’s Nampo Harvest Day (Nampo) is expected to draw more than 70 000 visitors to Nampo Park in Bothaville from 13 to 16...
‘No need to panic over green longhorn grasshopper outbreaks’
Outbreaks of green longhorn grasshoppers, also known as katydids or bush crickets, were recently reported in several areas across Mpumalanga, including Aerorand, Rondebosch, Kanonkop, Emalahleni, and Middelburg.
US tariffs a major challenge for South African agriculture
US President Donald Trump announced on 2 April that he would impose at least a 10% tariff on all exports to the United States, with some 60 nations, including key...
Tractor power doubles in 20 years as demand for efficiency grows
South Africa’s tractor park has been growing steadily in size and power over the past 20 years, reflecting the need for greater efficiency, particularly in areas with short planting windows.
Foot-and-mouth disease spreads to Bergville, KZN
A new outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been confirmed in Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal, bringing the province's total to 147 active outbreaks out of the 165 reported in South Africa.
Growing concern as UK finds world’s first bird flu case in sheep
Parts of the UK have been placed in an ‘avian influenza protection zone’ following the detection of the world's first case of the disease in sheep. BBC News reported that...
China offers SA avocado producers many growth opportunities
South Africa is looking forward to growing avocado exports to China during the coming season. This followed after the Chinese market opened up to South African avocado exports.
Promising outlook for summer crops
The yields for all summer crops have been revised upward in the recently released second production forecast of the Crop Estimates Committee (CEC).
Fresh Produce Market Inquiry comes under the spotlight at conference
The Competition Commission’s Fresh Produce Market Inquiry (FPMI) report, which was released in January, offered some valuable insights, but some recommendations were deemed unrealistic and impractical by industry experts.
Consumers being misled by grass-fed beef ‘misinformation’ – new report
Beef from grass-fed cattle is often touted as being more environmentally friendly than that produced by cattle in feedlots, as the former is considered less carbon intensive. However, the findings...
Farmers urged to be on the lookout for second African armyworm strike
Famers have been warned to prepare for a second strike of African armyworm (Spodoptera exempta) during this or next week (week of 31 March).
‘Look east and forget about Trump’ – JP Landman
South Africa should forget the US and instead focus its attention on growing export markets in Africa and the East. This was the sentiment expressed by speakers at the AgBusiness...
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