R189 million profit for OVK through diversification
The OVK agribusiness group declared a net profit of R189 million before tax for the financial year that ended on 28 February 2017.
Second Astral farm hit by avian flu
Poultry producer, Astral Foods, has confirmed an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N8 avian influenza at a second of its poultry breeding facilities, Welbedach, outside Standerton in Mpumalanga.
SA’s top ranking in African food trade not assured
The sub-Saharan African agri-food system is undergoing significant changes.
Eastern Cape beef production needs improvement
If the quality and consistency of beef production among the Eastern Cape’s emerging cattle owners could be rapidly improved, the province would be the leader in top-quality beef production nationally.
NCT’s 2017 Tree Farmers of the Year
Two farmers from KwaZulu-Natal took top honours in NCT Forestry Cooperative’s 2017 Tree Farmer of the Year competition.
Bergsig Estate wins big at Terrior Wine awards
Bergsig Estate, in the Breedekloof, received the Novare Trophy for South Africa’s Top Wine Estate for the second consecutive year, as well as the Novare Trophy for South Africa’s Top...
Mlengana rejects DAFF’s ‘fabricated’ charges
Suspended Director General (DG) of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), Mike Mlengana, has said that the preliminary charges issued against him were a gross misrepresentation of the...
Silos need more space for bumper crop
Silos were adding additional storage space to cope with the daily delivery of the local bumper maize crop.
NWK announces R52 million profit
Agri business NWK realised an after-tax profit of R52 million for the year ended 30 April 2017, despite a disappointing year with markedly weaker agricultural results than previous years.
Organised macadamia theft a growing ‘business’ in SA
It is estimated that between 8% and 15% of South Africa’s macadamia crop is stolen from nut producers, according to Alex Whyte, sales and marketing manager for Europe, Africa and...
Afasa partnerships will aid commercialisation of farmers
The African Farmer’s Association of South Africa (Afasa) in the Free State has resolved to continue fostering partnerships that will enable emerging farmers to go forward as commercial farmers.
Angus bull sold for a record R140 000
Mequatling Smokin' Jo (WB 15 306), a Black Angus bull, was sold for R140 000, a new SA record for the breed, at the recent Mequatling Red and Black Angus...
New export markets needed for SA maize
Zimbabwe’s bumper 2017 maize crop would not have a significant impact on South African maize exports to Africa. This was according to Luan van der Walt, Grain SA economist.
Rare Grill is Wolftrap Steakhouse Champion 2017
Rare Grill in Kenilworth, Johannesburg, was recently announced as the winner of the 2017 Wolftrap Steakhouse Championship.
Questions raised over duty-free wheat imports
Questions have been raised about duty-free wheat imports expected this year, which reportedly will amount to between about R300 million to R400 million, following the signing of an economic partnership...
First fracking exploration rights approved in KZN
The first rights to explore for oil and gas have been approved in KwaZulu-Natal.
35th Farm attack in the Free State
The number of farm attacks in the Free State has risen to 35. The latest attack took place on Friday between Theunissen and Winburg.
Food inflation remains at 6,9%
Increased meat prices kept food inflation stable at 6,9% year-on-year (y/y).
Fuel prices set to increase in August
Higher international fuel prices and the weakening of the rand against most major currencies have increased the probability of local fuel prices increasing in August.
Wheat farmers urged to scout for fall armyworm
Grain SA has strongly advised local wheat farmers to be on the lookout for fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) after unconfirmed reports were received of the pest being found in wheat...
