Avian influenza discovered on two more farms in SA
The highly contagious and pathogenic H5N8 strain of avian influenza (AI) has now been identified on a third poultry farm in Mpumalanga, as well as a farm in Gauteng.
Drought depletes farmers’ cash flow in Northern Cape
Willem Symington, Agri Northern Cape’s Disaster Management committee chairman, said Namaqualand, Boesmanland and the Hantam District Municipality are being particularly hard hit by the now two-year-long drought in the area.
CEC predicts record soya crop for 2017
South Africa could expect the largest soya bean crop in the country's history, according to the Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF).
Gallery: Agribusiness Africa Conference 2017
Farmers, politicians, as well as agribusiness people from all over Africa attended the 2017 Agribusiness Africa Conference brought to you by Farmer's Weekly. In case you missed out, we compiled a photo gallery of the event.
Planned salary strike for ARC staff
On 13 July, a strike is expected to begin at the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) as a result of a salary negotiation deadlock with labour union, the National Health Education and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU).
More to land reform than title deeds, Derek Hanekom
Speaking at the Farmer’s Weekly’s Agribusiness Africa Conference held at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg, this week, Derek Hanekom, former minister of tourism and current Member of Parliament gave a brief overview of his take on land reform.
A continent of tremendous opportunities
Agriculture role players considering doing business in Africa were reminded that the continent comprised different countries with different needs...
SA farmers must consider soya bean production
The growing emphasis on conservation tillage has pushed more grain farmers to practise crop rotation using soya bean and maize, said Gerhard Scholtemeijer from the Protein Research Foundation (PRF).
Animal health crucial to improve Africa’s protein production
The correct use of vaccines and medicines is crucial to increase food security and improve animal protein production in Africa, said Dr Riaan du Preez, manager for Afrivet’s sub-Sahara Africa export and product development unit.
Agribusiness must consider national interest – Gordhan
Former finance minister Pravin Gordhan suggested that delegates attending the Farmer’s Weekly Agribusiness Africa Conference in Johannesburg initiate an agricultural chapter of the CEO Initiative.
SARS issues guidelines for diesel rebate repayments
A meeting between SARS and organised agriculture has resulted in a series of guidelines being provided to farmers wishing to claim their diesel tax rebates.
Trends in Africa affecting agriculture
Countries in Africa were still South Africa’s largest trade partner, and local agribusinesses needed to take note of megatrends affecting these African markets.
Black Boerboel breed recognised again
The black Boerboel is now, again, officially accepted as part of the Boerboel breed, and can again be sold and advertised as such.
Western Cape drought’s knock-on effect on SA economy
The drought in the Western Cape can affect the long-term growth of the province and South Africa as a whole, if it is not broken soon.
Registration now compulsory for live chicken traders
Anyone buying and selling more than five live chickens for any purpose other than direct slaughter at a registered abattoir will in future have to register with the Poultry Disease Management Agency (PDMA).
Help save Cape’s fire-affected Cape honeybees
A call has been issued by concerned citizens of the Western Cape’s Knysna and Plettenberg Bay areas for help to rebuild both domesticated and feral Cape honeybee populations.
Coke plans for upcoming sugar tax
Coca-Cola South Africa has introduced a variety of measures over the past few years to reduce the sugar content of its products.
Egg producers extremely concerned about avian influenza
A government statement indicating that the H5N8 strain of avian influenza (AI) has now been identified in a second commercial layer operation has South Africa’s egg producers extremely concerned.
High praise for 2017 Grain Academy graduates
The 2017 Syngenta Grain Academy graduation ceremony was held at the UFS Business School on 23 June.
Shares increase as Kaap Agri lists on JSE
Agricultural service company, Kaap Agri Group, listed in the speciality retailer sector of the JSE with an opening value of R58,60/share this morning, valuing the company at about R4,1 billion. Shares have since increased to R61/share.
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