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Xhosa Lob Ear goat nets top sale price
Dapples, marble, spots and streaks were the order of the day at the recent indigenous veld goat (IVG) regional auction in Bloemfontein.
Extensive hail damage in Mpumalanga
Farmers in Mpumalanga’s Onderberg region are still assessing the damage after the devastating hail storm that hit Malelane, Komatipoort and the southern part of the Kruger National Park on Sunday night (27 May).
Former Farmer’s Weekly journalist George Nicholas turns 100!
Congratulations to George Nicholas, who is celebrating his 100th birthday today! George has 72 years of service to the agricultural industry in South Africa.
Successful new farmer development projects around Upington
Wiaan van Rensburg, Orange River Agricultural Union’s (ORLU) president, praised the organisation’s members for their support and active involvement in 13 new farmer development projects that had been established on 2 261ha in the union’s irrigation area.
New book aims to improve vine root management
A book titled Wingerdwortels (‘Vineyard roots’) was launched at the recent Winetech/Vinpro information day held in Stellenbosch.
Tiger Brands’ profit loss linked to listeriosis outbreak
Tiger Brands’ revenue, gross profit, operating income and profit before tax have continued to decline, according to the group’s financial results for the six months ended 31 March 2018.
Developing grain farmer programme shows positive results
There are currently 24 successful producers who can be deemed sustainable black commercial farmers in the grain and oilseeds industry in South Africa.
Nampo visitor numbers grow for sixth year running
Organisers are celebrating yet another record-breaking event after visitor numbers to Nampo Harvest Day 2018 increased for the sixth consecutive year.
SA tractor sales continue positive trend
Nationwide tractor sales continued their positive monthly trend with the 459 units sold in April 2018 a 15,3% increase on the 398 units sold in April 2017.
Agriculture department intensifies focus on transformation
More than 20 years into South Africa’s democracy, the agricultural, forestry and fisheries sectors have remained relatively untransformed.
Alert issued for Rift Valley fever
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries (DAFF) has advised farmers to vaccinate their livestock against Rift Valley fever.
The danger of policy uncertainty
Policy certainty formed the root of successful land reform. This was according to Simba Makoni, who had been the minister of finance and economic development in former President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe’s cabinet from 2000 to 2002.
Extension of comments on land expropriation welcomed
Major organised agricultural bodies in South Africa have welcomed recent news that the window period for written submissions on the National Assembly’s proposal to amend Section 25 of the Constitution to allow for land expropriation without compensation has been extended.
Use these routes to travel to Nampo
Organisers of Nampo are recommending that motorists avoid certain routes when heading to Nampo Park from 15 to 18 May due to construction work taking place on many roads in the region.
Rainfall predictions for Western Cape still bleak
Although there are a few cold fronts predicted for the Western Cape this winter, there should be no high hopes that it will be enough to break the continuing drought.
Official farm attack statistics welcomed
The leader of the Freedom Front +, Dr Pieter Groenewald, has welcomed the recent release of official statistics on farm attacks and murders saying it would ensure a better understanding of how to address rural safety in South Africa.
XTractor Expedition close to 6 000km goal
The ambitious 2018 XTractor Expedition aims to drive four McCormick X7 and X8 series tractors, on 16 BKT tyres, over 6 000km across South Africa.
Arson suspected in citrus packhouse fire
Arson is suspected of being the cause of a raging inferno that gutted an Eastern Cape citrus packhouse on Monday, 7 May.
Meat Price Index an insight into global meat prices
A study comparing the cost of meat in more than 50 countries and the number of hours at minimum wage to be worked to afford various cuts in each location, showed South African beef per kilogram was about 40% cheaper than the world average.
Food Lover’s Market takes up fight against hunger in May
In an effort to address the problem of hunger and malnutrition faced by many, Food Lover's Market has launched a month-long in-store campaign through which they want to provide one million meals to vulnerable South Africans.
