Caution urged amid uncertain winter rainfall prospects
While most summer rainfall regions have entered the winter season in a better state than last year, winter rainfall regions are reportedly very dry and there is considerable uncertainty over rainfall prospects.
Bank loans: advice for smaller producers
Commercial banks lend only to businesses that show returns and have the potential to succeed.
Lack of government support for poultry industry
The SA Poultry Association has urged a ‘partnership approach’ with government to save failing farms…
Celebrating agriculture’s unsung heroes
The 2017 Western Cape Prestige Agri Awards competition is now underway, according to the provincial Department of Economic Development and Tourism.
Mpumalanga traditional leaders to receive 60 tractors
Traditional leaders in Mpumalanga would soon each receive a tractor in an effort to promote food security.
CompCom refers Rooibos Ltd case to the Competition Tribunal
The Competition Commission (CompCom) recently implemented charges of abuse and dominance against Rooibos Ltd, South Africa’s largest purchaser of unprocessed rooibos.
SA to host first ever International Rural Crime Conference
South Africa is to host the inaugural International Rural Crime Conference at the Royal Elephant Lodge and Conference Centre in Centurion, Gauteng, on 27 September 2017.
Millions for restitution project in North West
New farmers in the province received farming equipment worth more than R6 million from Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Mcebesi Skwatcha.
Free State tasked with fast-tracking agro-processing plans
Free State Agriculture and Rural Development MEC, Oupa Khoabane, said that his department had been mandated to prepare an agro-processing strategy for the province without delay.
Meat companies raided following price collusion allegations
The Competition Commission (CompCom) has conducted simultaneous search and seizure operations at 13 premises belonging to seven meat suppliers in three provinces, following allegations of price collusion, according to a statement by Comp Com.
Severe fodder shortage in Western Cape
The Western Cape is experiencing a severe shortage of fodder after recent fires in the greater Knysna and Plettenberg Bay areas damaged almost all grazing.
Agribusiness programme highlights
Pravin Gordhan, Dr Theo de Jager and Dr Langa Simela are some of the speakers at this year’s conference. View the programme highlights for more info.
Theo de Jager to lead World Farmers’ Organisation
South African avocado, Boer goat, macadamia, and litchi farmer, Dr Theo de Jager, has been chosen as president of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) in Helsinki, Finland. He is the first South African to head the organisation.
Senwes’ solar-powered Hennenman silo a first for SA
Senwes is the first agribusiness to install a solar-powered silo in SA The Solar PV, unveiled in early June at Hennenman silo, comprises 1120 solar panels.
Positive outlook for red meat highlighted at N Cape congress
The red meat industry is currently in a healthy position and producers should take advantage of the many opportunities presented by the local and international market.
High prices at Considerata SA Droughtmaster’s inaugural sale
Considerata SA’s first-ever Droughtmaster beef breed production sale, held late last month, achieved impressive prices. A total of 47 animals went under the hammer at AfriDome in Parys, Free State.
Growing farmer confidence reflected in tractor purchases
With record summer grain crop harvests projected for South Africa, the country’s farmers were reportedly elated. This, according to Agbiz, was reflected in the farmers’ confidence to invest in buying new tractors for their operations.
Register for the 2017 Agribusiness Africa Conference 2017 now!
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Northern Cape receives record entries for FEA
A record number of women from across the Northern Cape have entered the provincial leg of the annual Female Entrepreneur of the Year Awards (FEA) competition.
World record price for SA mohair
The world record price for mohair was surpassed this week by a staggering R37/kg, resulting in the record price of R896/kg.
