Repo rate remains unchanged
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) announced on Thursday that the repo rate would hold steady at 8,25% and the prime lending rate would remain at 11,75%.
Farmers pay the price for OBP failures
Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Reform Thoko Didiza recently responded in writing to various questions about efforts to improve Onderstepoort Biological Products’ (OPB) services and address vaccine shortages.
Diesel price set to rise sharply in August
Farmers are in for a tough August due to an under-recovery of about 48c/ℓ in the diesel price, according to unaudited mid-month fuel data of the Central Energy Fund.
SA record price for Beefmaster semen
Ten Beefmaster semen straws achieved a South African record price for the breed of R20 000 each at the recent national Beefmaster auction in Parys, Free State.
Army called out to protect trucks against attacks
Brazen attacks on South Africa’s trucking industry have prompted the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) on all major routes in the affected provinces as of Thursday,...
Struggling smallholder wool farmers need more support – study
An analysis of smallholder wool farmers in the Thaba ‘Nchu and Botshabelo districts of the Free State shows that not only are 93% of the farmers inefficient, but that poor...
Deadly virus strikes SA rabbits and hares again
The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) urgently called on farmers and members of the public to report unusual deaths of wild hares and domestic rabbits to the trust and their nearest...
Tips to help protect livestock against the cold
Farmers have been advised to take extra care to prevent livestock losses during the icy weather that has recently hit large parts of South Africa.
Bonsmara bull sold for record price of R4,4 million
A Bonsmara bull recently set a new South African record when he was sold for R4,4 million. The bull, LAR 19 373, was characterised by outstanding conformation, a strong head...
UK project aims to reduce methane emissions in sheep
The sheep industry in the UK is hoping to use genetic engineering to reduce methane emissions without negatively affecting important traits such as grazing ability.
Local problems more of a threat to SA than losing AGOA
While the potential loss of international trade agreements could disrupt South Africa’s trade balance, domestic issues are in fact far more serious, according to Dr Mmatlou Kalaba, commodity market analyst...
World Zoonosis Day highlights the fight against zoonotic diseases
The World Health Organization estimated that there are over 200 known types of zoonoses, with these diseases comprising a large percentage of new and existing diseases in humans.
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