The role of conservation agriculture in reducing soil erosion
Soil erosion is a natural process, but the rate at which it is occurring due to the impact of human intervention is unsustainable.
Travellers urged to comply with SA’s import regulations
With the festive season in full swing, the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has called on all travellers visiting or returning to South Africa during the festive season to comply with import requirements for agricultural and related products.
Load-shedding fallout for South African agriculture
More than 25% of South Africa’s food is produced by irrigation-reliant and energy-intensive sectors of the agriculture industry, which have all been severely affected by the load-shedding implemented by Eskom during the past week.
Drought conditions likely to persist despite recent rain
Hopes have been dashed that the recent widespread rain across South Africa’s summer rainfall region would put an end to widespread water-constrained and drought conditions.
‘Business as usual for Agri SA’ after Dan Kriek resigns
It is business as usual for Agri SA after the recent resignation of its president Dan Kriek.
Agribusiness confidence drops for sixth consecutive quarter
The Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) has dropped from 46 points in the third quarter on 2019 to 44 points in the last quarter of the year.
Another recession looming for South Africa
As South Africa’s GDP contracted yet again in the third quarter of the year, warnings have been sounded that another potential recession and job losses were looming.
SA’s citrus growers dispute ‘Spanish fine’ claims
There is no truth in media reports that the Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa (GSA) imposed fines on companies in South Africa that exported oranges and mandarins through Spanish ports.
Firearm amnesty ‘no win for guns linked to criminal acts’
The Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, and the National Commissioner of Police, Khehla Sitole, need to engage constructively with firearm stakeholders to seek common, practical solutions to problems faced.
Seven more countries join the World Citrus Organisation
The membership of the recently-launched World Citrus Organisation (WCO) has increased from seven to 14 countries.
Top executives fingered in Tongaat Hulett investigation
A six-month forensic investigation into the financial affairs of Tongaat Hulett Limited (THL) has identified extensive financial mismanagement allegedly carried out, or deliberately overlooked, by a number of leaders within the group, including Tongaat Hulett’s former CEO, Peter Staude.
Foot-and-mouth disease now confirmed in 10 locations
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) cases have now been confirmed in 10 locations in Limpopo. This was according to the latest report on the outbreak issued by the Directorate of Animal Health at the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.
Western Cape fire season draws closer
Fire authorities are bracing themselves for the Western Cape fire season that kicks-off on 1 December.
Heatwave warning for much of South Africa
The South African Weather Services (SAWS) has warned that severe heatwave conditions would prevail over most of South Africa for the rest of the week and into the weekend.
Exports to China continuing for now, despite FMD outbreak
Despite the recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Limpopo, exports of red meat products, wool, and hides to China will continue.
Lower consumer price inflation bodes well for consumers
Consumers can breathe a sigh of relief as South Africa’s consumer price inflation (CPI) has reached its lowest level in eight years.
More lions being killed for Southeast Asia markets
Indications are that lions are increasingly being killed in South Africa to supply markets in Southeast Asia. This was according to Deon Swart, CEO of the South African Predator Association.
Lucerne shortage and high prices weigh on farmers
The ongoing drought has resulted in a shortage of lucerne across the country, with increased prices making it unaffordable for many producers.
Vrede dairy project case almost ready for court – NPA
The investigation into the Vrede dairy project, also known as the Estina dairy project, in the Eastern Free State will be completed and be ready for re-enrolment in court by the end of the month.
Tongaat Hulett secures more funding for turnaround strategy
The Tongaat Hulett group has entered into detailed arrangements with lenders for existing and additional loans to assist the ailing company’s recovery. This was according to a recent shareholder update issued by the company.
