Exploring alternatives to the Port of Durban
The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa and multinational logistics company DP World, which holds the concession to operate the export terminal at the Port of Maputo, recently hosted stakeholders on...
SA wool producers ‘elated’ about re-opening of the Chinese market
South African wool producers have expressed jubilation about the lifting of the ban on wool exports to China.
‘Rural schools closure threatens the future of farming’
The Department of Basic Education’s drive to close “uneconomical schools” in rural areas is threatening the future sustainability of the farming sector.
Concern about FMD-vaccinated cattle not being branded
Agri North West has expressed concern about the fact that cattle that had been vaccinated against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the province were not being branded by government officials as...
Saving wildlife, livelihoods amid climate challenges in Kenya
When the land surrounding Olchoro Oirowua village in western Kenya became badly degraded due to overgrazing, extensive deforestation and never-ending cycles of drought, more than 30 Maasai livestock-herding families leased...
‘Stakeholders need to unite to sustain agri growth’
Participants at the virtual launch of the BFAP Baseline Outlook 2022-2023 report on Wednesday, 18 August expressed optimism about the long-term growth of the agriculture sector, despite the challenges outlined...
SA dog breeders warned about canine brucellosis
Canine brucellosis, a zoonotic disease caused by the bacterium Brucella canis, could threaten the fertility of dogs being bred in South Africa, according to Dr Kurt de Cramer, a veterinarian...
Extreme measure to halt FMD in South Africa justified – RPO
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza’s decision to place South Africa’s cattle on a 21-day lockdown will “hurt the entire beef value chain, but the...
Land Bank denies unethical behaviour towards ‘distressed’ farmers
The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank) has denied claims that it is using aggressive and strong-arm tactics to liquidate clients who default on their loan...
Winter rainfall farmers welcome cold, wet weather
Western Cape farmers have welcomed the South African Weather Service’s (SAWS) warning that a series of cold fronts are expected to affect large parts of South Africa during the following...
Proposed new legislation could ‘save SA’s iconic species’
South Africans have until 8 September to make submissions to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment following the release of a White Paper on Conservation and Sustainable Use...
Small reprieve for SA industry as citrus backlog gets go-ahead
Citrus growers are likely to only receive half their expected returns on any fruit released after South Africa was granted leave to process the more than 2 000 containers of...
Farmers and government clash over stray livestock
Livestock farmers in Botswana are at odds with that country’s government with regard to regulations that allow the government to repossess stray livestock and sell them at public auctions.
Slow turnaround for SA’s mushroom market
Mushroom prices in South Africa are still recovering after production of the crop came under pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic, due to the negative impact of trade restrictions on the...
Boran bull smashes SA breed record with R2,3 million price tag
Jumbo (WZ 1452), an eight-year-old Boran bull, is an exceptionally well-balanced animal that is structurally correct on nearly every level.
Tech innovation helps farmers with climate-smart transition
In an attempt to support producers in making the transition to climate-smart food production, a team of scientists are taking part in the EMR Food Screening project being undertaken by...
Water-logged lands force grain, oilseed farmers to harvest by hand
Persistently wet lands have forced many farmers in South Africa’s summer rainfall region to make use of additional casual labourers to harvest grain and oilseed crops.
Government urged to intervene in SA’s ‘biggest-ever wool crisis’
The current and unwarranted ban on wool exports from South Africa to China, due to recent foot-and-mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks in parts of the country, is the biggest challenge the...
Anti-rhino poaching battle paying off despite increase in KZN
Rhino poachers are moving away from the Kruger National Park to private reserves, with KwaZulu-Natal suffering the most incidents so far this year.
Namibia’s record white maize harvest could rein in imports
A record white maize harvest is expected for Namibian farmers in the 2021/22 production season.
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