‘Political infighting is hindering agri investment and job creation’
Politicians’ actions in South Africa are threatening food security in the only country on the continent that is self-sufficient in food production. This was according to Chris Schutte, CEO of...
Mexico seeking deal with US in the wake of planned GM maize ban
The Mexican government has moved swiftly to assuage fears that the country’s recently announced plan to ban genetically-modified (GM) maize by 2024 could violate the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade pact.
Diesel price to drop in December but petrol price hike looms
Good and bad news awaits South African motorists in December with petrol prices expected to rise, offsetting an expected sharp drop in diesel prices.
Deadly disease threatens rabbit, hare populations
Outbreaks of rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD) in the Northern and Western Cape have been confirmed by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (agriculture department).
Further flooding expected in Orange River region
“Earlier than usual flooding” stretching from the Prieska to Kakamas areas in the Orange River region of the Northern Cape, have left farmers concerned about the climatic outlook for the...
Zimbabwe wheat crop volumes hit record
Wheat producers in Zimbabwe had delivered a record volume of wheat of almost 327 000t to that country’s Grain Marketing Board by 25 November.
Crop-planting pace in Argentina ‘the worst in decades’
With farmers in Argentina experiencing a third consecutive growing season marked by drought conditions induced by the La Niña weather system, soya bean and maize planting were off to an...
More money needed to curb invasive species in SA
Despite the fact that the South African government had spent more than R7 billion between 1998 and 2020 to try to contain the spread of invasive alien species, the struggle to...
‘Agri robotics set to take off in South Africa’
South African farmers are joining the global trend of using professional service robots, called field robots, “to address the multitude of challenges brought on by daily farm life”, according to...
In-calf Brahman cow sells for record price of R1,2 million
The in-calf Brahman cow SER 19 32 recently set a new South African record when she was sold for R1,2 million at the Prima Genetika Brahman Auction held at Castle...
Nambian agri union committed to uplifting farmworkers
The Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) is committed to maintaining the human dignity of farmworkers and to ensure that they could enjoy a dignified retirement.
COP27: Climate-proofing agriculture to enhance food security
Agricultural systems will have to change to adapt to climate change and improve food security. This was the message that emerged from delegates at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change...
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