New ‘fair chase’ hunting guild

Irresponsible hunters were bringing more than 200 000 ethical consumer hunters in South Africa into disrepute, and the newly formed Fair Chase Guild will attempt to change this situation.

Drought-stricken Karoo farmers in dire need of fodder

Livestock farmers in the West Coast and Central Karoo districts are in critical need of fodder as the drought continues to prevail.

Farmers remain cautious about machinery purchases

Bankers are hesitant about financing agricultural machinery purchases and farmers are reluctant to go into debt over the same purchases until they have more certainty regarding the potential of their...

Tomato leaf miner spreads to Western Cape

The first cases of tomato leaf miner (Tuta absoluta) were recently reported on farms near Paarl and Robertson in the Western Cape.

Historic judgement for labour tenants

A historic judgement had been handed down in the protracted legal battle between labour tenants and the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, according to the Association of Rural...

Volatile rand to continue putting pressure on agri prices

Exchange rate fluctuations will continue to influence commodity prices in 2017 and could create volatility in the market.

DA report card: minister of agriculture receives ‘F’

The minister of agriculture, Senzeni Zokwana, has been rated as one of the worst performing government officials in the DA’s 2016 Cabinet Report Card.

Omri van Zyl wins top agriculture award

Omri van Zyl, executive director of Agri SA, has been voted continental winner in the agri category of CEO Global’s Leading African Recognition Programme.

Senwes announces positive interim results

The company delivered a profit after tax of R91 million compared to the profit after tax of R103 million for the corresponding period of the previous year.

SA agriculture sector remains in recession

Recent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data points to a negative growth of a seasonally adjusted and annualised rate of -0,3% quarter-on-quarter in the third quarter of 2016...

AgriProtein secures R242 million to fund expansion

A cost-effective alternative for fishmeal, high-protein feed made from fly larvae, may soon be available for local poultry and fish producers.

World Soil Day: conserve this precious resource

Let us not treat soil like dirt on World Soil Day (WSD), as well as into the future. Soil is one of the most significant parts of the ecosystem, contributing...

Mohair demand subdued at season’s second last sale

The second last sale of the 2016 winter mohair season consisted of a larger than usual offering of 145 719kg, with some excellent individual clips attracting keen interest from buyers.

Gauteng launches new agri-park

The West Rand Agri-park represents a major development for local smallholder farmers who will now have access to a modern storage facility for their produce.

Promising rainfall prospects for 2016/2017 summer season

Good news for South Africa’s grain producers is that most local and international weather forecasting agencies are consistently predicting more rainfall from mid-summer this year to early autumn next year.

Optimistic agricultural outlook for 2017

Next year could be a good year for agriculture, despite some serious challenges, according to speakers at the Agbiz Agribusiness outlook for 2017, held in Pretoria on Friday.

Robertson Winery reaches wage settlement with workers

The three-month strike involving over 200 workers at the Robertson Winery ended this week after the winery and the Commercial Stevedoring Agricultural and Allied Workers’ Union (CSAAWU), which represented the...

Astral’s profits decline due to poultry imports, drought

The combined impact of large poultry imports and the drought has placed significant pressure on the performance of Southern African poultry producer, Astral Foods Limited.

Western Cape dam levels continue to drop

With little significant rain expected in the Western Cape over the next six months, there is concern over the region’s declining dam levels. The situation has placed already stressed water...

Andrea Mullineux named 2016 Winemaker of The Year

Andrea Mullineux, of Mullineux and Leeu Family Wines in the Swartland, was recently named winemaker of the year by the international magazine, Wine Enthusiast.

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