EU dairy farmers protest against low milk prices
A group of European farmers staged a protest in Brussels, Belgium, to demand the introduction of legislation to ban the sale of dairy products at prices below production costs.
Foot-and-mouth disease confirmed in KZN
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been confirmed in two districts in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). The KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development confirmed that there were currently two outbreaks in the Zululand...
Big trends affecting the wine industry
John Barker and Felicity Carter reflected on some of the major trends reshaping the wine industry at the recent South Africa Wine Summit held in Cape Town.
Agri players may have to fine-tune their approach after the elections
As South Africa heads to the polls on Wednesday, the dire state of the country is more in focus than ever as we mark 30 years of democracy. Front-of-mind for...
Stud pays quarter of a million for 50% share in Brahman bull
The R250,000 paid for a 50% share in a Brahman bull named Buffel (JVZ20 321) by the Advantage Brahman Stud near Howick in KwaZulu-Natal makes sound economic sense, according to...
Deere & Co slows production due to declining income
Due to declining demand, US farming machinery manufacturer Deere & Co has further reduced jobs as it prepares to ‘underproduce’ machinery in a challenging market.
Foot-and-mouth disease detected on three farms in Eastern Cape
Biosecurity on farms is in the spotlight once again after three farms in the Eastern Cape were placed under quarantine due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). This was...
Sheepskin slippers: an investment or rip-off?
Farmer’s Weekly recently noticed some sneering social comments about the high price of sheepskin slippers advertised by a major pharmacy on Facebook. To understand why these slippers come at a...
Malawi gets R412m grant from the African Development Fund
The African Development Fund (ADF) recently announced a R412,38 million grant to Malawi to help the country to reinforce agricultural productivity and climate resilience.
US announces plan to stop bird flu spread in dairy herds
A plan to strengthen efforts to test for avian influenza and improve biosecurity on dairy farms has been launched by authorities in the US.
Nampo ends on high note with highest number of visitors on record
South Africa’s biggest agricultural show, the Nampo Harvest Day, ended on a high note on Friday, marking the highest attendance on record. Dirk Strydom, marketing lead for Nampo, said that...
What the 2024 elections may mean for agriculture
The upcoming National and Provincial elections on 29 May 2024 will most probably be more hotly contested than ever before, but at the same time the elections are triggering a...
The power of upliftment in rural communities – Nampo 2024
If one does something for the right reason, it will have an impact and also ignite further action. A single act might look small on its own, but it has...
Innovative farmers shine at Nampo 2024
A cattle farmer from Botswana and his daughter have excelled at the Grain SA/Omnia Nutriology's competition for farmer patents, better known as Boerepatente, held during the Nampo Harvest Day in...
Agricultural sector’s adaptability praised at Nampo
Although the agricultural sector’s contribution to GDP is calculated at just under 3%, its extended impact on GDP stands at between 10% and 12%.
Bayer wishes to acknowledge women in agriculture
Bayer recently announced the launch of its Bayer Boervrou van die Jaar (Female Farmer of the Year) award at Nampo Harvest Day 2024. The aim of the competition is to...
Case IH launches powerful ‘in-betweener’ tractor
Case IH has launched a tractor to serve the Goldilocks of farmers – not too big and not too small. The new Optum CVX 270/300 is a powerful bundle, fitting...
John Deere shows new harvester at Nampo
Step into the future of farming. John Deere is showcasing tractors and equipment packed with the latest technological innovations at Nampo 2024, reflecting the Agriculture in a Digital Age theme.
‘Back-office support crucial for farmer success’ – Nampo 2024
The back-office support system within a farming operation is more than fulfilling those dreaded office responsibilities or administrative duties. These services are the farmer’s assurance that the business is running...
New loan launched to help farmers, support sustainable agriculture
FNB Agriculture launched its new FNB Sustainable Agriculture Loan at Nampo 2024. The aim of the loan is to empower farmers and businesses to adopt practices that ensure growth and...
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