DAFF confirms 16 avian influenza cases across SA

August has reportedly seen more cases of the H5N8 strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in South Africa.

Huge line-up for Aldam Stockmanschool 2017

The Aldam Stockmanschool takes place from 18-20 October 2017 near Winburg in the Free State. The conference will focus on participation in the red meat value chain through improved precision management practices.

Clanwilliam wild flower show cancelled due to drought

The extreme drought in the Western Cape has resulted in the Clanwilliam Wild Flower Show being cancelled this year.

Growing antibiotic resistance an urgent problem

The overuse of antibiotics in animals produced for food could lead to the spread of antimicrobial or antibiotic resistance (AMR) in humans.

Cooperatives can unlock agri-sector potential

Cooperatives could unlock the potential of the agri-sector, said Theo de Jager, president of the South African Confederation of Agricultural Unions.

El Niño no longer predicted for SA

According to Cobus Olivier, prediction scientist at the South Africa Weather Service, the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomenon was expected to remain in a neutral phase during South Africa’s summer period.

Agri jobs recovery rests on Western Cape rainfall

Although 40 000 jobs were ‘lost’ in the agricultural sector in the second quarter of 2017, this was in line with seasonal norms due to reduced horticultural activity.

July tractor sales jump 11%

The 502 tractors sold nationally over July 2017 were 11,3% more than the 451 units sold in July last year.

Avian influenza outbreak at RCL Foods

RCL Foods has revealed an Avian influenza outbreak at the company’s Viva poultry farm near Muldersdift.

Three arrested after Groblersdal farm murder

Three Zimbabwean nationals were arrested after a farm murder on 6 August, near Groblersdal, Limpopo.

SA wastes a third of its agri output – WWF

A total of 10 million tons of food go to waste in South Africa every year, according to WWF South Africa’s new Food Loss and Waste: Facts and Futures report.

Better policies can improve SA’s agri-outlook

South Africa needs policies that can address agriculture issues, such as land reform, to create certainty in the industry.

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 Terroir Producer.

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 truth.

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.

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