Vaccine shortages problematic
Farmers are apparently struggling to obtain various vaccines that should be manufactured and distributed by government’s Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP).
Heatonville farmer suspected of contracting rabies
An unnamed farmer in the Heatonville area of northern KwaZulu-Natal has reportedly been admitted to a private hospital, after possibly having contracted rabies.
Improve farmer support first – industry
Researchers and other agriculture stakeholders say support services to small-scale farmers and beneficiaries of land reform should be strengthened before government reopens land claims.
Government interference hampers farming – Pringle
The hostile interference of government in agriculture was the main contributor to making the past year one of the most difficult ever for the industry.
Dairy – room for growth
Prices in the dairy sector – one of the fastest-growing industries in the world – are expected to remain flat in 2013, according to Alwyn Kraamwinkel, Sampro CEO. Robyn Joubert reports.
Timber projects tackle unemployment
Poverty and unemployment, especially in rural areas, are some of SA’s main challenges.
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Agrico opens mega store in Malmesbury
Agrico, one of South Africa’s oldest and largest agribusinesses has opened a new branch in the heart of the Swartland.
Wolseley wind farm approved
A wind farm planned near Wolseley, west of Ceres in the Western Cape received the go-ahead from the environmental authorities, Cape Times reported.
1913 Land Act legacy still lingers
One of the most distinctive legacies of the Natives Land Act 27 of 1913 is the combination of poverty and inequality in South Africa.
Sugar Act review inches forward
The review of the Sugar Act and Sugar Industry Agreement has been 12 years in the making, with the patience of both millers and growers being stretched to breaking point at times.
Free State Agriculture condemns the 1913 Land Act
Free State Agriculture (FSA) strongly condemned the 1913 Land Act and the effects thereof. In a media statement the organisations said it was indeed a sad day to commemorate.
Meet rising demand with sustainable innovation
Farmers are never too old to try new technology. This is according to Jacqueline Rowarth, agribusiness professor at New Zealand’s Waikato Management School.
Eating insects
With the planet’s population steadily increasing, insects could provide a viable option when it comes to feeding livestock – and humans.
Digital presentations for farmers
You can create – and update – informative electronic brochures with ease, says Greg Miles.
DAFF calls for public comment on bill
The Marketing of Agricultural Products Amendment Bill 2013 has been approved for public comment by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF).
Farmers advised to invest in new machinery
The rand’s recent drop against the US dollar could see local farmers scrambling to buy imported agricultural machinery.
Disagreement on land reform bill
A public consultation recently held in Durban on the proposed Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Bill clearly highlighted the different views of several groups on the issue. Lloyd Phillips reports.
KZN farmers praised for helping to catch crooks
Farmers in the Ifafa area of the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast have been heaped with praise by the province’s police commissioner.
Warnings ahead of fire season
More than 244 500ha were lost to veld fires in the Free State in the 2012/2013 veld fire season and authorities are concerned that the pattern may be repeated in the 2013/2014 season.
