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Cyril Ramaphosa’s Ankole bull sells for R640 000

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

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 that constitutes theft.
Milestone week for Angus breed

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 top championship titles.
High level of labour legislation non-compliance on KZN farms

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

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

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

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

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

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 in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
One week to go before Nampo 2017 starts

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.

Eastern Cape potato co-ops cash in on commodity boom

Potatoes are the fastest-moving commodity in the Easter Cape’s OR Tambo district, said Ikhona Mvaphantsi, Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) spokesperson.
DNA results confirm hunter’s remains in crocodile

DNA results confirm hunter’s remains in crocodile

DNA results have confirmed that the remains found in a crocodile in Zimbabwe were those of professional hunter, Scott van Zyl (44).

SA expected to regain net maize export status

It is expected that South Africa will regain its status as a net exporter of maize with the second biggest maize crop on record since 1980, forecast for this season.
World Veterinary Day showcases SA’s disease prevention tech

SA leads fight against antimicrobial resistance

South Africa’s researchers are taking the World Veterinary Day theme, “Antimicrobial resistance – from awareness to action”, seriously.

Western Cape Young Farmer finalists announced

This year’s Agri Western Cape Santam Agriculture Young Farmer of the Year competition finalists have been announced and competition, it seems, is tough.

2017 World South Devon Congress to be held in Port Elizabeth

The fact that the South Devon breed flourishes under the extensive South African conditions underscores its hardiness and adaptability.

Land Bank to invest R1 billion in emerging farmers

The Land Bank has announced plans to allocate about R3 billion to the agricultural sector during the 2017/2018 financial year.
EU denies dumping chicken in South Africa

EU denies dumping chicken in South Africa

In a recent press statement, the EU denied that it was dumping chicken onto the South African market and that its poultry exports to South Africa was negatively affecting the industry.
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