Government, industry FMD containment efforts dealt another blow
While over half a million cattle have already been vaccinated against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) across South Africa, the fight against the disease has been dealt another blow with a recent...
Celebrating global conservation efforts on World Rhino Day
Saving Africa’s rhinos requires a multi-dimensional strategy, with private game reserves and national parks co-operating, and anti-poaching efforts working in tandem with education campaigns. This was according to Joe Cloete,...
‘Rolling blackouts threaten SA’s food security and exports’
The current rolling blackouts experienced across South Africa have dealt a devastating blow to the agricultural industry.
Record wheat harvest expected for Zimbabwe this season
The wheat harvesting season is getting underway in Zimbabwe and indications are that a total harvest of 380 000t will be realised this year.
Nampo Cape going from strength to strength – Agri SA
Following a three-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nampo Cape, which started on Wednesday (14 September) is currently underway in Bredasdorp, and will run until Saturday, 17 September.
Consumer resistance driving down mutton, lamb prices
The current decline in lamb and mutton prices can largely be attributed to the extremely high carcass prices of up to R110/kg, seen a month ago.
US bans poultry products from Botswana
The US has announced a ban on poultry imports from Botswana after an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was reported on some poultry farms in that country.
Frustration over neglect of Tshwane Market
A lack of maintenance has frustrated farmers to the point where Potatoes South Africa has called for the privatisation of the Tshwane Market.
Farms under threat after Jagersfontein mining disaster
Reports of serious environmental damage have already been received following the collapse of a tailings dam at an abandoned diamond mine near Jagersfontein in the Free State on Sunday.
Food crisis looming in Pakistan as flooding decimates crops
The worst floods in Pakistan in decades are creating food shortages at a time when the country is already experiencing a financial crisis.
Cattle industry welcomes lifting of ban on livestock movement
Industry leaders have welcomed Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Thoko Didiza’s decision to lift the countrywide ban on the movement of cattle introduced to contain the spread...
Mixed results expected for SA’s agricultural exports in 2022
South Africa’s agricultural exports saw a 12% or about R51 billion quarter-on-quarter increase during the second quarter of the year, according to the latest trade data released by Statistics South...
Global market forces keep South Africa’s food prices high
While a recent survey found that a large proportion of South Africans struggled to afford three meals per day, food affordability would have been worse if farmers did not produce...
Grave concern about sheep scab outbreak in the Northern Cape
Role players in the Northern Cape’s agricultural industry have called for everything possible to be done to prevent the spread of sheep scab, also known as brandsiekte, in the province.
Third La Niña-season forecast raises fears of potential crop damage
Farmers in South Africa’s summer rainfall regions should prepare for a third consecutive high-rainfall season, which could lead to flooding, waterlogged lands, and crop damage.
Top US fruit marketers set sights on Canada for berry production
Two of North America's largest fruit marketers, Driscoll's and Naturipe Farms, are currently carrying out evaluations of large areas in Canada to establish their suitability for the mass production of...
Plant-based industry welcomes interdict preventing food seizures
ProVeg International has hailed the recent interdict awarded to the South African Consumer Goods Council, to prevent the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (agriculture department) and its...
‘Unfair’ trade bans threaten agriculture jobs in South Africa
The lack of action taken to have agricultural import bans imposed by Botswana, and more recently Namibia, lifted is creating a feeling among South African fresh produce farmers that government...
New guidelines for producing boerewors in South Africa
Good news for South African consumers is that government recently published a detailed set of standards for the manufacturing of boerewors.
Havoc in China as crops, livestock suffer under extreme heat
The current heatwave in China has now surpassed the 70-day mark and is the longest and most widespread on record.
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