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).

Engen donates R1 million to Drought Relief Fund

The manager of commercial fuels at Engen, Mike Stead, presented the Agri SA Drought Relief Fund with a cheque for R1 million at the recent 2016 Nampo Harvest Day, to...

SA’s leading Shiraz wines announced

The results of the 4th Shiraz SA Wine Challenge were recently announced during an award ceremony held at Rhebokskloof in Paarl.

2017 could be a good year for maize, despite current drought

Through innovation, producers were better-able to survive the current drought than previous droughts. This was according to Wessel Lemmer, senior agricultural economist at Absa, who spoke to Farmer’s Weekly at...

Government policies explored at Nation in Conversation

Government policies, failed policies and issues surrounding policies were explored at this year’s Nation in Conversation dialogue at Nampo.

SA farmers not selling enough fresh produce in Africa

South Africa’s farmers, through the country’s network of fresh produce markets, should be supplying more vegetables to countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.

Farmers must take responsibility for transformation

It is vital for South African farmers to take ownership of transformation in agriculture, according to Prof Piet Croucamp, political analyst and columnist.

Agricultural stalwart Hans Lombard passes away

Veteran agricultural writer and industry stalwart, Hans Lombard, passed away last night in his sleep. He recently celebrated his 90th birthday.

International commodity prices on the decline

Poor economic growth in China, coupled with general poor economic performance in the rest of the world, had resulted in a decline in global commodity prices, according to Wessel Lemmer,...

Promising start to the wheat season

Approximately 70% of farmers in the Swartland had finished planting wheat towards the middle of May 2016.

New brine cap to increase chicken prices untrue

The widespread reports stating that frozen chicken portions will become more expensive with the new brine cap, is untrue, according to Scott Pittman, managing director of the consumer division at...

Rand volatility stunts SA’s economic recovery

This week the strengthening rand lost momentum when the local currency weakened by 0,13% against the US dollar.

Successfully building the emerging farmer sector

Speaking at Nampo’s Nation in Conversation about successful empowerment projects, Phillip Retief, CEO of Van Loveren wines said initiators of projects must become involved because they want to be involved,...

Brining regulations: chicken to become expensive

New brining regulations, which cap the amount of brine in whole chicken at 10% and 15% for portions, could result in rising food costs, said Kevin Lovell, CEO of the...

SA wildlife industry hopes for improved M99 supplies

With the recent announcement that Elanco Animal Health would be selling its interests in the manufacture and marketing of the potent large game capture drug, M99, in South Africa, Wildlife...

Mycotoxin contamination a global food safety threat

More than 25% of the world’s crops are contaminated with poisonous moulds and fungi known as mycotoxins.

SA needs more black commercial potato farmers

Industry organisation, Potatoes SA, would like to see more potatoes produced by black-owned farming enterprises on South Africa’s fresh produce markets.

Smoke detectors promises to save lives

The Breede Valley fire department and the Disaster Management Centre in the Western Cape have launched a project to evaluate the effectiveness of smoke detectors to combat losses during fire...

Vasari buys renowned KWV Group

The KWV Group, one of the world’s most renowned brandy and wine brands, is to be sold for R1,15 billion to a leading consumer focused investment group.

150 volunteers assist with security during Nampo

Security is being beefed up at this year’s Nampo Harvest Day, courtesy of members of the public.

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