Revolutionary device for diagnosing FMD, bird flu launched in SA
At the Science Forum 2024, held at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) unveiled an...
Drought cuts into NWK’s profit
The drought over the past year had a markedly negative impact on the cash flow of agricultural producers, as reflected in the recently declared interim financial results of NWK.
Diesel worth millions of rands stolen in SA every year
TLU SA has expressed serious concern over the widespread and growing illegal diesel trade in South Africa, with estimates suggesting it could amount to millions, if not billions, of rands...
Agribusiness Confidence reflects optimism in agriculture for Q4
There is still optimism in the agriculture sector despite the subdued performance over the past couple of months. This was the overall message conveyed during the Agbiz information day held...
New cold storage facility strengthens logistics in the Eastern Cape
Commercial Cold Holdings (CCH) officially launched its Greenbushes facility in Gqeberha on 5 December, marking a pivotal moment for the Eastern Cape’s agricultural and logistics sectors.
Importance of regenerative agriculture highlighted on World Soil Day
Soil provides nearly all of the world’s animals and humans with food and gives life to all of the world’s plants, which supply much of the oxygen that animals and...
Difficulty of fighting fires in mountainous regions
The recent fires in Mitchell’s Pass in the Western Cape have brought attention to the unique challenges faced by firefighters in mountainous regions.
Positive outlook for pears: New varieties and growing demand
Favourable climatic conditions and new blushed pear varieties bode well for Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing. While it was still too early to estimate the size of the 2024/2025 pear harvest, early...
Greater efforts needed to protect cheetahs
On World Cheetah Day, observed annually on 4 December, attention was drawn to the cheetah’s vulnerability. With fewer than 7000 remaining, cheetahs now occupy less than 10% of their historic...
SA litchi price hike likely over the festive season
Between 40% and 50% of South Africa’s 2024 litchi harvest had been destroyed by adverse weather conditions, which would invariably push up the local litchi price significantly.
Japanese aid enabling Zim farmers to grow sesame
The United Nations World Food Programme welcomed a donation of R90 million from the government of Japan to support 37 000 smallholder farmers wrestling with the effects of climate challenges...
Citrus industry faces hurdles as export volumes fall
South Africa’s citrus industry experienced an unexpected dip in export volumes this year, presenting growers with significant challenges related to climate, market demands, and logistics. The Citrus Growers Association (CGA)...
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