Agribusiness confidence sinks in second quarter
The latest Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) shows that agribusiness has significant apprehension about business conditions in South Africa.
Heavy rains continue in Western Cape
While the extent of damage is still unclear, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture is estimating losses caused by flooding in the province at between R750 million and R1 billion.
Zimbabwe sells record of 261 million kilograms of tobacco
Zimbabwe has recorded its best tobacco season yet on record, having sold at least 261 million kilograms so far in the 2023 marketing season.
Eskom’s lack of maintenance causing fire outbreaks
As the summer rainfall region enters the fire season, farmers have been cautioned to keep a watchful eye on Eskom lines and transformers.
Severe flooding causes extensive damage in the Western Cape
Heavy rains since Wednesday have been causing huge damages to roads and infrastructure in the Western Cape.
Zimbabwean exemption permits extended again
-Holders of Zimbabwean exemption permits have been urged to get their visas in order if they want to stay in South Africa after December.
US calls for 2023 AGOA summit to be moved away from South Africa
US lawmakers recently published an open letter in which they asked the White House to move the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Summit, scheduled to take place this year...
Billboard campaign urges action on malnutrition and stunting
Politicians and businesses have been challenged via a new billboard campaign to close the food gap in South Africa. The campaign, which has been launched in Johannesburg and will soon...
Concern about forecast for decline in Australia’s winter crops
The production of winter crops in Australia is expected to fall sharply during the coming season from the record highs experienced during the past few seasons.
‘African farmers need the latest seeds’
Global access to the latest seed technology will play a vital role in food security as climate change increasingly hinders food production.
Draft water licence regulations under fire
The Department of Water and Sanitation recently published a draft in which it proposed that certain enterprises would need up to 75% black shareholding to apply for water licences. The...
US aid strengthens Zimbabwe’s food security
The US$8,7 million (about R169 million) that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) recently contributed to the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) in Zimbabwe came at a...
