Western Cape’s top women in agriculture honoured

The Western Cape’s top women farmers were recently recognised for their contribution to the province’s agriculture sector.

World cheese awards open for entries

The 29th World Cheese Awards has opened for entries. The award is organised by the Guild of Fine Food, and judging will take place in San Sebastian, Spain.

ChemChina and Syngenta get clearance for takeover

China National Chemical Corporation (ChemChina) and Syngenta announced that they had received clearance on their proposed transaction from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).

New wheat import tariff to be published without delay

South African wheat producers welcomed the Pretoria High Court ruling in favour of Grain SA, ordering government to publish the new wheat import tariff in the Government Gazette not later...

Concert to raise funds for ‘Boere in Nood’

Three music concerts in aid of ‘Boere in Nood’ (BIN) will be staged at the Jacaranda Agricultural Show from 24 to 28 August.

Joburg Market’s rapid development

The Joburg Market (JM) is developing at a rapid rate as not only a regional market, but also a hub for South Africa and the rest of the Southern African...

First wind turbine raised at Loeriesfontein Wind Farm

With the lifting of the first of its eventual 61 wind turbines, yet another milestone was recently achieved at the R3,5 billion Loeriesfontein Wind Farm (LWF) currently under construction in...

Cellular services closer to farming communities

Agri SA and AliSom Communications have joined forces to bring cellular and Internet services closer to farming communities.

Negativity about SA agriculture unfounded

The drought has had a devastating effect on agriculture in large parts of South Africa and many farmers will face much difficulty regaining losses caused due to the impact of...

Farmers urged to stock one month’s fuel supply

To date, fuel supplies across South Africa have been only marginally disrupted by striking petroleum industry workers.

Learning to fight wildfires

The Free State Umbrella Fire Protection Association (FSUFPA) announced a new wildfire training programme aimed at landowners and farmworkers at the association’s recent media day in Dewetsdorp.

SAPA warns farmers against fraudulent suppliers

The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) has received numerous reports of fraudulent companies selling poultry production equipment as well as live birds to unsuspecting farmers.

Agri Securitas assists rural communities in the fight against crime

Financial support from the Agri Securitas Trust Fund was invaluable for Agri SA’s provincial structures in the continued fight against rural crime.

SA tractor sales remain under pressure

National tractor sales for 2016 continued to decline with total tractor sales for July 2016 at 451. This was 32% lower than the 655 tractors sold in July 2015.

Eastern Cape communal wool producers excel

The South African wool industry achieved great success with agricultural development in the communal areas of the Eastern Cape during the past 19 years, according to Dr Louis du Pisani,...

JSE beef carcass contract still in low demand

“Trading the beef futures carcass contract as a registered client on the JSE means that a transaction is guaranteed by local banks [acting]as clearing members,” said Chris Sturgess, director for...

Prof Nick Vink appointed non-executive director at SARB

Prof Nick Vink, agricultural economist at Stellenbosch University (US), was appointed non-executive director to the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) board for a three-year term.

Senwes to acquire controlling interest in MGK

Senwes aims to acquire a controlling interest in agribusiness group MGK. Both parties have signed a memorandum of understanding to that effect, in which...

Cape Blend competition launched

Absa and the Pinotage Association have announced the Absa Perold Cape Blend competition, aimed at creating a signature style for the composition of true Cape blends.

Viability depends on efficient supply base

An agricultural supply base would be essential for large-scale agro-processing investments in the Eastern Cape to succeed, said Andrew Murray, executive director of the Eastern Cape Socio-Economic Consultative Council (ECSECC).

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