Zokwana likeable, but ineffective, agri leaders
Industry leaders agree that the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Senzeni Zokwana, demonstrates a healthy interest in agricultural matters, but is not particularly proficient in implementing policies for the...
Suspected fall armyworm damage to maize in SA and Namibia
Extensive damage by an as yet unidentified pest caterpillar, suspected to be fall armyworm (FAW), has been reported on sweet corn and white maize planted for seed production in South...
Fruit SA joins The Great Fruit Adventure campaign
Fruit South Africa (Fruit SA) has partnered with The Great Fruit Adventure to promote awareness of the consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables, particularly amongst children.
Agri SA supports UN armyworm summit
National farmers’ union, Agri SA, has said that it supports any discussions aimed at reviewing the growing threat posed by armyworm invasions in Southern Africa.
Veld fires put livestock farmers in crisis
The Stilbaai and Riversdale farming communities are faced with a grazing crisis following a veld fire that affected almost 40 farms in the region.
Western Cape Department of Agriculture receives planter
Research on conservation planting and farming methods by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture will in future be considerably easier, thanks to the donation of a disc planter.
More rain than usual expected in autumn 2017
Slightly more rain than normal can be expected in South Africa’s summer rainfall area for the remainder of the 2016/17 summer season.
Slight increase in table grape crop expected
South Africa’s table grape crop is likely to be 1% to 2% larger than the first 2016/2017 crop estimate, according to the South African Table Grape Industry (SATGI).
Heritage Orchard opens to the public
Tru-Cape Fruit, the largest marketer of South African apples and pears, will open its Heritage Orchard of historic apple and pear trees to the public for a guided tour on...
Omri van Zyl elected head auditor of WFO
Omri van Zyl, Agri SA’s executive director, was elected president of the World Farmers' Organisation’s (WFO) audit board in Rome, Italy, at a WFO meeting earlier this week.
Wine harvest healthy, but rain desperately needed
The drought still dominates wine production in South Africa and may yet have a significant impact on the 2017 vintage.
SA to face tough competition in accessing UK markets
South Africa needs to manage agricultural produce trade agreements with the UK carefully after Brexit, as the country is but one of many competing for UK markets, says agri-economist Dr...
Foul play suspected in SA citrus mislabelling saga
There are strong suspicions that the recent mislabelling of citrus being sold in Spain as having originated from South Africa, was a malicious action designed to fuel the current dispute...
Fall armyworm warning for SA
Grain SA called on grain farmers to be on the alert for possible outbreaks of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), with possible incidence of this pest already reported in different areas...
Farmers help Eskom nab copper thieves
Copper thieves were recently arrested in the Western Cape after a local farm watch group alerted Eskom’s security risk division.
Gallery: Good rainfall brings hope for farmers
The recent widespread rain in the western parts of SA’s summer grain production region has changed the scenery from a virtual desert to a lush environment. Annelie Coleman reports.
World record achieved on National Rooibos Day
On 16 January, 1 246 tea lovers sipped their way into setting a world record to celebrate National Rooibos Day.
Intermediary programmes can be helpful for emerging farmers
The Land Bank has urged emerging farmers to make use of its financial services intermediary partners.
Tractor, harvester sales down
An agricultural economist has described national agricultural machinery sales for December 2016 and the 2016 calendar year as painting a “mixed picture”.
DAFF lifts pork export ban on Brazil
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has lifted the export ban on the South American country.
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