Northern Ireland farm income declines 44% in 2023
The average farm income in Northern Ireland is expected to fall 46% in the 2023/4 financial year to about £27 345 (about R636 912), down from about £51 043 (R1...
New provincial MECs appointed to lead SA’s agriculture sector
In a sweeping reshuffle, new MECs of agriculture were appointed across several provinces in South Africa, bringing fresh leadership and perspectives to the agriculture sector.
Black frost devastates Limpopo farmers, threatens potato prices
Limpopo farmers face significant financial setbacks following a severe black frost that struck over the weekend, causing extensive damage to crops across the province.
Rain and intense cold weather conditions continue in Western Cape
The South African Weather Service has issued a level 8 warning for disruptive rain in the Western Cape as another intense cold front is heading towards the province.
SA grapples with AGOA compliance concerns
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has been a cornerstone of economic relations between the US and sub-Saharan Africa for over two decades.
Farmers urged to prepare for veld-fire season amid early outbreaks
Free State Agriculture (FSA) urged farmers and landowners to prepare in earnest for the coming veld-fire season. The first few notable fires of the season had already occurred in, among...
Major stock theft crackdown brings relief to Eastern Cape farmers
In a significant crackdown on stock theft, the commercial farmers of the Ugie, Maclear (Nqanqarhu) and Elliot (Khowa) areas in the Eastern Cape witnessed a breakthrough.
Proposal to address ‘unfair practices’ in US livestock markets
A new proposal by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has outlined a framework clarifying how competition rules will be enforced in that country’s meat industry.
Guava association expects smaller 2024 harvest
The Guava Producers’ Association (GPA) has adjusted its guava production estimate down from 25 200t to 22 500t, making the harvest 16% smaller than the 26 641t harvested last season and the smallest...
Agriculture department split: what does it mean to the sector?
During President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent cabinet announcement, he stated that the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Reform would be split into two ministries.
Government urged to step up rural safety interventions
Farm attacks and murders spiked in June and have continued with a bloody start in July. A 65-year-old farm manager was stabbed to death in the early morning hours of...
BXB cattle breed ideal for Southern African beef production
The BXB, crossbred from Braunvieh and Brahman cattle, will add value to virtually any beef production concern in Southern Africa, according to Auroa Braunvieh owners Lourens and Henriette Le Grange,...
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