Ostrich production enters better times
Good rains, in combination with a strong demand and small under-supply, have pushed ostrich production into a more lucrative cycle.
Focused pricing for avocados will sustain the industry
Avocado growers are set to start the new year with a range of new market options as years of negotiations have come to fruition. This is especially prudent since South...
Wool growers look forward to a positive 2024
The past year has not treated the South African wool industry as well as initially expected. Wool prices remained on the conservative side while the breeding animals achieved average prices.
Ezemvelo appeals to visitors not to bring firewood into reserves
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife is appealing to visitors to refrain from bringing their own firewood to Ezemvelo Reserves.
Zimbabwe’s 2024 maize harvest expected to shrink by 50%
Zimbabwe's staple maize harvest is expected to halve to 1,1 million tons in 2024 due to an El Niño-induced drought, Reuters recently reported.
Acknowledging excellence through scientific innovation
The Agricultural Research Council recently presented its 45th instalment of its annual National Beef Performers Awards, which recognises outstanding achievements across seven categories of beef cattle performance and production. Farmer’s...
Holiday season rabies alert
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has issued an alert to residents and holiday travellers, particularly in areas where rabies is common including KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Limpopo...
The highs and lows of 2023: our farmers speak
The year was characterised by a roller-coaster ride of highs and lows for farmers. We spoke to a group of Farmer’s Weekly readers to get their take on 2023 and...
A second case of cattle poisoning reported in North West
Agri North West expressed its concern after a second incidence of livestock being wilfully poisoned, this time in the Tosca area of the province.
Agriculture and food systems take a back seat at COP28
In their attempt to reach consensus about the action to be taken against global warming, negotiators at the UN climate summit, COP 28, basically skipped over food and agriculture while...
Follow these simple steps to keep your farm safe this holiday
The December holidays present a prime opportunity for thieves to take advantage of farms, often left vacant as farmers head out for the festive period. But with a proper security...
Agriculture shows 9,6% decline in third quarter
South Africa’s real gross domestic product (GDP) contracted 0,2% in the third quarter (July to September) of 2023, after two consecutive quarters of growth, with the agri-sector showing a 9,6%...
Agribusinesses pessimistic about challenging business conditions
The Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index deteriorated to its lowest level since the second quarter of 2020, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Senwes reports encouraging interim results
According to Christo van der Rheede, adjunct professor at the University of the Free State’s Business School, the interim results recently published by Senwes is testament to the resilience of...
Live Christmas trees: easy money? Not quite!
Many South Africans driving past pine forest plantations in South Africa would have asked themselves why the forestry sector is not capitalising on live Christmas tree sales with their ample...
UK farmers lash out at proposed live farm animal export ban
The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill introduced in the UK parliament on 4 December has been met with a backlash from the farming community.
Agri exports up, but hard work lies ahead
South Africa’s agriculture sector has registered an increase in international trade despite issues plaguing our ports.
Court rules Tongaat Hulett must pay
In spite of Tongaat Hulett's legal efforts, the company remains responsible for its financial obligations in the sugar industry, as ruled by the High Court of South Africa, Durban Local...
Botswana border shut could lead to cheaper fresh produce in SA
Botswana has extended its import ban on fresh produce from South Africa, continuing to defy the free trade agreement that is in place.
Conservation farming key to a sustainable future
The theme for this year’s World Soil Day, which is celebrated on 5 December, is ‘Soil and water: A source of life’, and aims to raise awareness about the importance...
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