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SA and US discuss stronger trade relations
Deputy minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Dr Pieter Mulder recently met with the US Department of Agriculture’s deputy secretary, Krista Harden in Pretoria.
14km wide veld fire raging outside from Fouriesburg
A devastating veld fire is raging in the Eastern Free State.
Needed: female pig farmers
A recent meeting of pork producers made me acutely aware of this sector’s lack of transformation.
Veld fire warning for the Free State
The Free State Umbrella Fire Association has issued a general veld fire warning for the whole province.
Industry must handle extension services – Nerpo
Government must hand over extension service work to commodity organisations because it’s failing to deliver this service itself.
Overberg’s Farm Worker of the Year
Marthinus Farao of Riviersonderend was named as the Total SA Overberg Farm Worker of the Year at a gala event held on 17 September at the Agri Mega Week in Bredasdorp.
Fruit, veg and flower associations for North West
The North West department of agriculture will launch provincial vegetable, fruit and glower producers’ organisations in Brits on Thursday, 19 September.
Promoting the role farmers play in feeding SA
Agriculture and the farmer’s image are set for a boost with TAU SA’s new campaign to publicise the importance of the sector.
Citrus exports continue despite black spot
It’s business as usual for SA citrus exports to the EU, despite the recent fifth interception of citrus black spot (CBS) on fruit from this country.
Water allocation rights and fracking in the spotlight
The proposed National Water Policy Review could change the way farmers use their water allocations
Warnings of conflict over re-opening of land claims
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) was urged not to recommend the re-opening of the land claims process as the delayed transfer of gazetted claims heavily affected agriculture.
Well done, Potatoes SA
Conference season kicked off on Wednesday, 11 September, with Potatoes SA’s congress in Johannesburg, and what a pleasant day it was! CEO Andre Jooste said farmers had requested more participation this year and that’s exactly what they got.
Rooibos industry a step closer to trademark
The rooibos industry has cleared the first hurdle towards achieving international protection for the use of the term ‘Rooibos’ while at the same time preventing misuse of the generic name ‘rooibos’.
New finance institution for fruit farmers
SA fruit marketer Capespan recently announced the launch of Capespan Capital, which will offer fruit farmers long- and short-term financing.
Strip till and other implements
The latest in strip till technology, together with several advanced weeding systems, was on show at Cereals 2013. Joe Spencer reports.
A website to beef up our lifestyle
The SA Red Meat Industry has launched a website where consumers can find a host of information, not only about how to cook and prepare their favourite beef dishes, but also about nutrition, beef classification and cuts, as well as how to nominate their favourite butchery for a Cleaver Award.
Sappi delists from NYSE
South Africa-based forestry, pulp and paper multinational Sappi has announced its intention to voluntarily delist its American Depositary Shares from the New York Stock Exchange.
Mines deny acid mine drainage responsibility
Taxpayers should foot the bill for acid mine drainage (AMD), as they benefited from the economic growth brought about by the mining sector.
A government partnership at last
Success in SA agriculture lies in the government helping those who can help developing farmers.
