Rand Water wins international award

SA’s Rand Water was honoured by the International Water Association’s for its ‘Water Wise’ campaign.

Non-reporting of livestock theft in SA on the increase

Agri SA has appealed to farming communities to report all incidents of stock theft.

Agri leaders’ share insights on global food security

In recognition of World Food Day on 16 October, industry leaders spoke to Farmer’s Weekly about the challenge of global food security.

Poor beneficiary selection hampers land reform – Agri SA

South Africa’s land reform process was in the spotlight at the recent Agri SA Congress in Gauteng.

Celebrate World Food Day on 16 October

Communities are encouraged to participate in the events around World Food Day, celebrated on 16 October, as a day of action against global hunger.

FSA appeals to farmers to be vigilant

The Free State has encountered four farm attacks in the first two weeks of October, with farmers as well as farm workers being targeted.

Fruit sector urged to use workplace mediation project

Employers and employees in the Western Cape’s fruit sector were encouraged to take advantage of the CCMA’s (Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration) cost-effective workplace mediation pilot project.

AB InBev merger now finalised

The long expected merger between Belgium beer company, AB InBev, and beer and beverage manufacturer, SABMiller, has finally been concluded.

SA agriculture to benefit from EU trade deal

A new trade deal will see improved market access for more than 30 South African agricultural products to the European Union (EU).

Astral appoints former Bok captain as brand ambassador

Astral, a leading Southern African integrated poultry producer, appointed Wynand Claassen as its brand ambassador.

Wine, beer and cider from Rooibos, Honeybush

Red Dawn IP Holdings owned by Audacia Wines and KWV has developed a method of preserving alcoholic beverages using indigenous Rooibos and Honeybush wood-chips, instead of currently accepted sulphite preservatives.

Agriculture plays strategic role in Namibia’s economy

Agriculture is of strategic importance to Namibia’s economy. This is according to Namibia’s vice-president, Dr Nickey Iyambo.

Policy overhaul needed to revive economic activity in agri

Policy uncertainty, volatile politics and a weak economy continue to affect the performance of South Africa’s agricultural sector.

SA and Namibia commit to strengthening trade

Governments in Africa should be doing more to address low levels of trade between countries on the continent.

Garnishee order relief good news for farmworkers – Agri SA

Agri SA has welcomed the order that protects farmworkers against the unfair confiscation of wages.

SA & Namibia most food secure in Sub-Saharan Africa – Möller

Speaking at the 70th Namibian Agricultural Union (NAU) congress in Namibia, Johannes Möller, president of Agri SA, said that South Africa and Namibia were the two most food secure countries...

Groundnut production drops to 18 850t

Groundnut production in SA has declined to its lowest levels since 1946.

South Africa’s food price inflation increases

The South African agricultural business chamber, Agbiz, recently reported that national food price inflation, excluding non-alcoholic beverages, had increased to 11,6% year-on-year (y/y) for August 2016, from 11,5% y/y for...

Proper planning essential for family businesses

Family businesses form a key segment of the SA economy and agriculture in particular.

Rise in wildlife poisoning incidents in Limpopo

Incidents of lion, tiger and crocodile poisoning have increased in Limpopo, according to Willem van Jaarsveld, head executive manager of Agri Limpopo.

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