New SA record for Royal Show carcass auction

The prestigious Royal Show Carcass Auction (RSCA) now holds the South African price records for beef, pork and lamb carcasses. This follows the recent annual auction held at the 2016...

Nigerian tomato harvest destroyed by leaf miner infestation

Farmers in northern Nigeria have lost more than 90% of 17 000ha of tomatoes as a result of a pest infestation.

Astral CEO explains company’s decline in revenue

Drought conditions, the weak rand and large poultry imports were the main factors contributing towards the 22% drop in Astral Foods Limited’s operating profit.

Child Protection Week campaign focuses on children living on farms

Minister of Social Development, Bathabile Dlamini, launched Child Protection Week in Braakspruit near Klerksdorp in North West on 25 May.

Gauteng fast-tracks development approval

Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Lebogang Maile said his department was committed to reducing red tape to increase the ease of doing business within the...

Canola symposiums scheduled for July

According to Prof André Agenbag of the Protein Research foundation, the benefits of canola rotation are well known.

Food stalls popular at Nampo Harvest Day

A large variety of food items was on offer at the 2016 Nampo Harvest Day held near Bothaville in the Free State, with thousands of visitors enjoying the fare at...

World Milk Day: Worldwide increase in dairy consumption

Today, the dairy industry and consumers worldwide are celebrating World Milk Day.

SANParks relocates Sylvester the lion

Sylvester, the lion that escaped from the Karoo National Park in March this year, arrived at the Addo Elephant National Park on 27 May.

Shell Donates R1 million towards drought relief

A donation of R1 million by Shell to Agri SA’s Drought Relief fund comes at a crucial time as livestock and grain farmers in drought-stricken areas struggle to keep animals...

KNP loses African wild dogs to diseases

The Kruger National Park (KNP) lost a pack of 16 African wild dogs, known as the Lower Sabie pack, towards the weekend of 21-22 May, to canine distemper.

New programme to link KZN agri graduates with job opportunities

In a first for South Africa, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (KZN DARD) recently launched the Agricultural Graduates Placement Programme (AGPP).

Soya bean farmers expect smaller harvest

The latest commodities outlook released by Agbiz indicated that South Africa’s soya bean harvest will be lower this season.

Western Cape’s top young farmer for 2016 announced

A table grape farmer from the Hex River Valley, Jacques Beukes, has been named the 2016 Western Cape Young Farmer of the Year.

National Assembly passes motion to declare drought a national disaster

The drought that has been ravaging large parts of South Africa and which has placed many farmers at risk of financial distress, could soon be declared a national disaster, after...

National Assembly approves Expropriation Bill

The National Assembly in Parliament has approved the Expropriation Bill and it is now awaiting assent from President Jacob Zuma.

Drought-related grazing shortages take toll on animals

Drought-related issues dominated this month’s Ruminant Veterinary Association of South Africa (RuVASA) disease report.

SA fruit industry not ready for new international container weight regulations

South African fruit exporters have just over a month left to prepare themselves for a new international requirement concerning the weighing of shipping containers.

Next grain crop estimate will impact on import decisions

The National Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) will release its fifth production forecast on Thursday 26 May.

Local Rhino horn trade ban lifted

South Africa’s ban on the trade in rhino horn has been lifted, despite a Supreme Court of Appeal application against the ruling by the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA).

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