Armed conflict and Cyclone Gombe erode food security in Mozambique
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recently announced its intention to provide vegetable seed to 23 000 families displaced by the armed conflict in Mozambique’s Cabo...
Bonsmara bull sells for record-breaking R2,1 million
The bull BBM 16 96 set a new South African record for a Bonsmara when he was sold for R2,1 million at the recent Poggenpoel Molopo Bonsmara Production Sale.
Pig breeders in China go high-tech to improve genetics
In a market that produces almost 700 million pigs a year, breeding pigs that have larger litters, reach slaughter weight quicker and require less feed can make a big difference.
Mixed reaction to South Africa’s latest fuel price increases
The extension of the temporary relief of R1,50/l on the fuel levy by government to try and ease the pressure on South Africans following fuel price increases on Wednesday (1...
‘Agri job figures positive, despite quarter-on-quarter decrease’
The employment figures for the first quarter of 2022 announced by Statistics South Africa in its Quarterly Labour Force Survey (LFS) on Monday (30 May) highlighted the importance of the...
SA citrus exported through Maputo port again
Following years of struggles, South African producers again started exporting citrus through the Port of Maputo in Mozambique in May.
Limousin bull sold for a record R1,2 million
The Auction of the National Limousin Champions was held on Water’s Edge farm on 21 May.
Climate-smart agriculture benefits Zambian farmers
Some 5 000 farmers in Mufumbwe District in Zambia’s North-Western Province have profited from climate-smart agriculture as part of a project by the Save Environment and People Agency (SEPA) project,...
Largest soya bean crop on record expected for South Africa
This season, South Africa is expected to harvest its largest soya bean crop on record, due to an expansion in area plantings and favourable rainfall in the eastern part of...
Farmers in Cyprus protest about protection for halloumi cheese
Protesting about delays in the implementation of the protected designation of origin product (PDO) status for halloumi cheese, goat and sheep farmers in Cyprus recently burnt bales of hay and...
Government inaction blamed for spread of FMD in North West
The sluggish reaction of government to the recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in North West has been a serious impediment in the race to contain and prevent the disease...
Farmers losing farms as price of blueberries falls
Blueberry producers are facing delays in their return on investment as global prices of the fruit decrease.
