Unscheduled power outages result in high chicken mortalities
In addition to Eskom’s schedule of rolling blackouts across South Africa, which reached Stage 6 in early July, farmers in Limpopo, North West and Mpumalanga have also been hit by...
Greater safety precautions needed at silos in South Africa
More should be done to regulate and improve the safety in and around grain silos in South Africa. This was according to Bert Oosthuizen, director of Grain Storage Projects Africa,...
SA biltong hunters cautioned to heed Namibian regulations
South African hunters planning to undertake hunting trips to Namibia would be well advised to familiarise themselves with that country’s official regulations pertaining to the transportation of meat back to...
Record fall in consumer confidence likely to curtail spending
In recent months, food and fuel prices have increased rapidly, while people are not receiving adequate delivery of basic services.
Acute shortage of agri chemicals hits US crop yields
The persistent shortage of agricultural chemicals in the US is threatening crop yields, as farmers reduce the use of common weedkillers, search for substitutes for fungicides, and adapt production plans.
‘Traditional farmers left out of cannabis boom’
Millions of subsistence farmers in the Mpondoland region of the former Transkei are being sidelined because of the legalisation of cannabis and hemp production.
More rate increase shocks on the cards for South Africans
South Africans are expected to face hefty fuel price and interest rate hikes in July, which according to Marlene Louw, senior economist at Absa AgriBusiness, will further worsen cost pressures...
‘Food security and the safety of rural communities go hand in hand’
South Africa’s food security is dependent on the safety of farming communities, according to Uys van der Westhuijzen, chairperson of Agri SA’s Centre of Excellence on Rural Safety.
Promising prospects for citrus exports from Zimbabwe
The outlook for citrus exports from Zimbabwe is very favourable, especially in light of the considerable increase in that country’s export volumes to the EU.
‘Eskom’s carbon footprint could hamper agri exports in future’
Eskom’s extensive carbon footprint could mean that South Africa’s agricultural commodities will not be welcomed on international markets in future, due to the global move away from fossil fuel usage.
Fears about potential ban on rice exports from India
The way in which India balances its domestic rice needs against exports could help that country redeem itself after its ban on wheat exports last month.
Thousands of jobs threatened by Ashton canning factory closure
Suppliers of canning fruit to Langeberg and Ashton Foods have been placed in an impossible position after Tiger Brands gave them less than 60 days to come up with more...
