National food survey reveals grim food insecurity levels in SA
John Steenhuisen, minister of the Department of Agriculture, recently announced the results of the National Food and Nutrition Security Survey in Pretoria.
Zimbabwe to cull elephants to feed the hungry
Zimbabwe recently confirmed its intension to cull 200 elephants to feed communities facing acute hunger following the worst drought that country had seen in four decades.
Red meat traceability system moves closer to implementation
The Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS) is planning on launching the first phase of the red meat traceability system by the start of November.
Hurricane Helene wreaks havoc across south-eastern US farms
Hurricane Helene has left farmers across the south-eastern US with significant damage to cotton fields and pecan nut orchards, among other losses.
World Cotton Day highlights importance of GM technology
South African cotton farmers’ yields are double that of the average in Africa, highlighting the importance of having access to genetically modified (GM) seed.
Farmers urged to plan to mitigate hot summer ahead
Summer has always been a pivotal season for farmers, but with the rising intensity of heatwaves due to climate change, its impact on agriculture is becoming even more pronounced.
Halt in snake antivenom production causes concern
The production of snake antivenom in South Africa has seemingly come to a standstill. The situation is dire, as health practitioners and veterinarians, in particular, are finding it impossible to...
Unlocking the socio-economic benefits of renewable energy
The importance of renewable energy as a catalyst for socio-economic transformation while South Africa transitions to a low-carbon future was highlighted at Windaba Connect, the precursor to Windaba 2024 in...
One person dead, over 100 livestock lost in Free State veld fires
One person succumbed to the extensive veld fires that recently swept through the Free State districts of Memel and Vrede, resulting in the loss of hundreds of head of livestock,...
Meatmaster carcass wins Saai Lamb Champs competition
A Meatmaster carcass came out tops at the Lamb Champs braai championship held by the Southern African Agri Initiative (Saai) over the weekend of 28 September in Reitz in the...
Rising US dairy prices set to reverse declining producer profits
The trend of declining margins for US dairy farmers are being reversed, due to rising dairy and milk prices in that country.
SASA outlines progress and next steps for Sugarcane Master Plan
The South African Sugar Association (SASA) hosted its annual media event from 26 to 27 September at the Cullinan Hotel in Cape Town. The organisation provided an update on the...
World Rabies Day: Vaccinate pets and livestock
World Rabies Day, observed on 28 September, focuses on the theme “Breaking Boundaries”. This day highlights the crucial role of vaccination and awareness in combating rabies, a deadly disease that...
Innovation and technology crucial for crop production to thrive
South African farmers are increasingly relying on innovation and technology to stay competitive in the face of climate variability, rising input costs, and global competition. With 90% of the country’s...
SA must negotiate better trade deals – Steenhuisen
Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, emphasised the importance of pragmatism and negotiations to unlock the potential of new and existing markets in an interview with Farmer’s Weekly at Nampo Cape,...
Surplus piles up for cannabis farmers due to market challenges
Government has expedited hemp permits for farmers and has issued 1 100 since cannabis was declared an agricultural crop in 2021. However, little attention is being paid to the rest of...
Farmers rally together to assist motorists stuck in heavy snowfall
Elzabe Rockman, the Free State MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, expressed her sincere appreciation for farmers who went out of their way to assist travellers who were left stranded...
Relief as inflation dips, but food production challenges persist
South Africa's agriculture sector may see some relief as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) eased to 4,4% in August, its lowest level since April 2021. This dip, down from 4,6%...
Interest rate drops marginally, but signals better times ahead
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has lowered the policy rate by 25 basis points to 8% per annum. This will take effect from 20 September, bringing relief to debt-laden...
Agribusiness confidence rebounds despite ongoing challenges
After dropping to a 15-year low in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, the Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) showed a notable improvement in Q3, rising by 10 points to...
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