Cattle quarantined after brucellosis outbreak
Thirteen cattle herds in the Eastern Cape have been placed in quarantine after testing positive for brucellosis.
Fall armyworm spreads to Mpumalanga potato crops
Fall armyworm (FAW) has now spread to potato crops, with the first infestation reported in the Loskop Valley near Marble Hall in Mpumalanga on 23 February.
Dam levels increase but some areas still dry
Torrential rains during the past fortnight have filled dams across much of the summer rainfall area in South Africa, but more rain is needed for some parts of the country.
Renewable Energy Council wants more action from Eskom
While reportedly heartened by President Jacob Zuma’s and Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s recent stated support for renewable energy expansion, the South African Renewable Energy Council (SAREC) has accused national power utility, Eskom, of failing to prioritise this expansion.
Good rain sees 72% jump in summer crop production forecast
The production estimate for South Africa’s summer crops over the 2016/17 season has risen 72,47%, due to widespread rains since the start of spring last year.
Rhino poaching numbers down in Kruger, but spiking elsewhere
There has been a notable decline in rhino poaching incidents in South Africa’s national parks, but poachers might be shifting their focus to private owners.
FSA announces Young Farmer of the Year finalists 2017
Free State Agriculture (FSA) Young Farmer of the Year finalists are Willie Stols from Vierfontein, Johan van Huyssteen from Virginia, and Herman Archer from Trompsburg.
Steep increase in sin tax will challenge wine industry
Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan, recently announced an 8,8% increase in excise duties on wine and sparkling wine, and an 8,5% increase on spirits.
2017 budget’s implications for agri sector
Radical economic transformation was the main focus of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s 2017 Budget Speech.
Medicinal cannabis soon to be legalised
Government is in the process of drafting regulations for the production of medicinal marijuana in South Africa.
Growing the European market for avocados
Local and overseas demand for South African avocados has grown substantially over the past five years, according to Subtrop CEO, Derek Donkin.
Senwes lists on additional stock exchange ZAR X
ZAR X, South Africa’s first additional stock exchange in almost 60 years, recently launched its operations with the listing of Senwes and its holding company, Senwesbel.
Dineo more blessing than curse for eastern SA farmers
Based on reports from various agricultural organisations along the eastern borders of South Africa, the much-hyped Cyclone Dineo, which battered parts of Mozambique with strong winds and rain, caused very few problems locally.
New JSE silo contract with a Guaranteed Grade (GG)
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Approved Storage Operator supports the issuing of JSE Guaranteed Grade (GG) wheat certificates.
Lumpy skin disease, three-day stiff sickness outbreaks in SA
Outbreaks of lumpy skin disease and three-day stiff sickness have been widely reported across South Africa’s summer rainfall region, following good rains in that area.
Veld fires remain a real danger to long-term sustainability
Large-scale veld fires in 2017 would be devastating to agriculture. Therefore, ongoing communication and cooperation between all role players in veld fire prevention is essential.
No fall armyworm impact on sugar industry, despite concerns
Despite reports by news agency Bloomberg that fall armyworm (FAW) may soon affect the sugar cane industry, experts believe that this may not be the case.
SAFE farms top last year’s figures
The harvest figures of the South African Fruit Exporters (SAFE) are up 21% compared to the same time last year…
Farmers must do their homework before expanding into Africa
There are ample opportunities for local producers to expand into Africa, according to Dirk Hanekom, CEO of Agri All Africa, speaking at a recent TAU SA briefing on diversification options.
Heavy downpours still expected despite downgrade for Dineo
Tropical cyclone Dineo, which is expected to hit South Africa later today, has weakened significantly and has been downgraded to a tropical depression.
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