Charter to help bees and pollination services
A pollination services charter that aims to protect bees from harmful pesticide misuse was launched at Nampo 2017, in Bothaville, Free State.
Call for a fresh approach to assisting emerging farmers
A new approach to land restitution and emerging farmer support is needed in South Africa.
Land distribution without tenure almost worthless
Distributing land or houses without tenure was providing a settlement with no capital value, according to political analyst Mpumelelo Mkhabela.
Transformation needs commercial assistance
While government needed to provide land, commercial farmers and private enterprises needed to make the production side of emerging enterprises work.
Exciting line-up at Nampo 2017
The 51st Nampo Harvest Day which kicks off today in Bothaville in the Free State is expected to offer an exciting and memorable experience for local and international visitors.
Astral Foods upbeat, despite rough half-year
Astral’s interim financials for the six months ended 31 March reflect what the group has described as “extremely difficult market conditions” during the period.
Mielie Hop to transport visitors to Nampo
Nampo visitors again have the option of using the Mielie Hop shuttle, with a new service added for those based in Potchefstroom and Klerksdorp.
Land Bank to launch new asset insurance policy at Nampo
The Land Bank’s programme for Nampo 2017 will include a discussion on its financial modelling initiatives as well as participation in the ‘Nation in Conversation’ series panel discussion.
Cyril Ramaphosa’s Ankole bull sells for R640 000
An Ankole bull belonging to Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa sold for R640 000 at the Ntaba Nyoni auction on Wednesday, near Ermelo in Mpumalanga.
R100 000 reward for proving land theft claims
TAU SA is offering a R100 000 reward to anybody who can prove that any commercial farmer or member of TAU SA have gained ownership of land in a way...
Milestone week for Angus breed
The Angus Society of South Africa, not only celebrated 100 years since the arrival of the breed in the country this week, but also achieved a record sale price and...
High level of labour legislation non-compliance on KZN farms
The Department of Labour (DoL) has reported that 23 out of 29 KwaZulu-Natal farms recently inspected, did not comply with aspects of labour legislation.
High quality grapes promise excellent wines this year
Wine consumers can look forward to an exceptional 2017 vintage from South Africa, according to the annual South African Wine Harvest Report issued by winemakers' organisation, Vinpro.
Bothaville ready for Nampo 2017
The people of Bothaville in the Free State have been working hard to get the town ready for the influx of Nampo Harvest Day visitors next week...
New online agri studies platform
An online college specifically aimed at agricultural students has been launched in South Africa, called Agricolleges International.
CompCom conditionally approves Monsanto purchase
The purchase of the South African department of multinational seed and crop company, Monsanto, by multinational chemicals and pharmaceutical, Bayer, has been conditionally approved by SA’s Competition Commission (CompCom).
High Court sets aside KZN fracking application
A judgement issued on 3 May by the Western Cape High Court has set aside an application lodged by Rhino Oil and Gas Exploration South Africa for gas exploration rights...
One week to go before Nampo 2017 starts
Grain SA (GSA) has pulled out all the stops to ensure that Nampo Harvest Day 2017 will add value to the SA agriculture industry.
SA Stud Book lauds 2017’s best breeders
SA Stud Book hosted its annual Elite Gala Awards dinner in Bloemfontein on Monday, May 1, during which it recognised South Africa’s top stud breeders.
Be prepared for a “very difficult” winter fire season
Landowners in South Africa’s winter fire areas should be prepared for what is expected to be a difficult 2017 season.
