Aid for producers in dry Northern and Western Cape
NWK will support an initiative by a group of producers from the Hoopstad region in the Free State, to collect and transport donations of maize.
Lake St Lucia Estuary dredging almost complete
Part of what has been described as South Africa’s largest wetland rehabilitation project is nearing completion.
Identify invasive plants this World Environment Day
Invasive Species South Africa is encouraging communities to learn more about invasive plants this World Environmental Day, which has been themed ‘Connecting people to nature’.
Wine of Origin Cape Town: A boost for SA wine industry
South African wines are set to attract greater international attention with the creation of a new Wine of Origin district, named after one of the world’s foremost tourism brands.
El Niño threat in SA on the wane
Indications were that an El Niño event could be still be expected during the coming spring and summer seasons in SA.
Shiraz SA winners announced
Shiraz SA recently announced its top 12 Shiraz wines at an award ceremony held at Rhebokskloof Wine Farm in Paarl.
Investigate drought relief fund allocation: Agri SA
Agri SA has made an urgent request for the Office of the Public Protector and the Auditor-General of South Africa to conduct a forensic audit to investigate alleged discrepancies in...
Potato prices driven by stock availability
Potato prices climbed 14% during trade on Tuesday, 30 May, with lower stocks driving the market.
Indigenous Foods of Africa Festival
Representatives from countries across Africa recently gathered at an indigenous foods event hosted in Limpopo to showcase the cuisine of their respective countries.
Nampo 2017 breaks attendance record with 78 000 visitors
The aim of Grain SA’s annual Nampo Harvest Day was not to chase numbers, but to form a conduit between producers and suppliers.
Agri-conference to discuss investment challenges for Africa
The Agribusiness Africa Conference, brought to you by Farmer’s Weekly, will take place on 4 and 5 July at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg, and will bring together some of the...
Farmer’s Weekly increases 2017 Royal Show participation
The 167th Royal Show will be held from 26 May to 4 June in Pietermaritzburg, and show-goers will have the opportunity to meet some of the team members behind Farmer’s...
Zokwana: Protect farmers and farmworkers
A moment of silence was called for at the start of the agriculture budget debate for those farmers and farmworkers who had lost their lives in farm attacks.
Award-winning Southey family shares Merino tips
Following his success at being named Voermol Sheep Farmer of the Year for 2016, Julian Southey recently hosted several hundred farmers on his farm Manor Holme near Middelburg in the...
Western Cape drought declaration: ‘crisis for farmers’
The Western Cape has been declared a disaster area due to the ongoing drought, now regarded as the region’s worst in more than a century.
Fuel price relief expected in June
Farmers and agribusinesses in the midst of harvesting summer crops and planting winter crops could benefit from a likely decrease in diesel and petrol prices in June 2017.
‘Land reform is ANC’s political game’ – FF Plus
Rural Development and Land Reform minister, Gugile Nkwinti, recently presented his department’s budget in Parliament.
Women in agriculture continue to face exclusion
Women entering the agriculture sector needed to be aware that they were largely uninvited. This was according to Gloria Serobe, executive director of the Whiphold Investment Trust.
Transformation vital for progress in the dairy industry
Transformation of the dairy industry is vital for progress to take place. This was according to agricultural economist, Bertus van Heerden, who was speaking at the recent Milk Producer’s Organisation...
KZN conservationists reeling after nine rhino poached
Wildlife conservationists in KwaZulu-Natal are devastated after the recent discovery of nine rhino poached for their horns in the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park.
