Macadamia Crop Estimates lower than expected

The South African Macadamia Growers’ Association (SAMAC) has released an updated crop forecast, which anticipates the 2016 season to yield 39 000t of nuts in shell (NIS), with a kernel...

Downward trend continues for SA agricultural machinery sales

Uncertainty surrounding a number of factors has continued to put downward pressure on the national sales of new tractors and combine harvesters.

Nampo a huge money-spinner for small town of Bothaville

With an expected 70 000 people attending this year’s Nampo Harvest Day, Bothaville and surrounds will be packed.

SA agricultural training in Denmark proving successful

South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Senzeni Zokwana, visited Denmark in mid-April 2016 to cement agricultural business relations with that country.

Effective veld management lacking in South Africa

Scientists forecast that by 2050 grass cultivation would need to increase by 80% to accommodate future growth in the livestock sector and the rising consumer demand for meat.

Agriculture is still creating employment in SA

Statistics South Africa’s latest employment figures show that fewer people in the country have jobs, with employment declining by 2.2% or 355 000 in the first quarter of 2016.

Methode Cap Classique: Trends and Figures for 2015/16

The 2015 SA Wine Industry Statistics, published by SA Wine Industry Information & Systems (SAWIS), showed that local sales of sparkling wine declined from 8,5 million litres in 2012 to...

ABSA Grain Trends report – April

The Absa-Agri Trend’s report for April offers an analytical breakdown of livestock and commodity prices.

US serious about nanotechnology

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made US$5,2 million (about R77 million) available for nanotechnology research at eleven of its universities.

New direction in red meat production

The meat industry is repositioning itself as a meat and genetic material exporter in an attempt to unlock the full financial potential of the industry.

SA wine quality looks promising

While the 2016 wine grape harvest will be remembered as one of the warmest, driest and most difficult to plan, it might also be regarded as one of good wine...

Biltong hunters hit by rising costs

Biltong hunters are undertaking fewer trips and hunting less game, yet spending more doing so, according to the National Profile and Economic Impact of Biltong Hunters in South Africa 2015...

SAPS and AfriForum collaborate to deal with crimes on farms

The SAPS has identified incidents of crime and violence on farms and small holdings as an emerging priority in the current 2016/2017 financial year and part of their integrated approach...

Trends in beef, mutton, pork and poultry industries

The Absa-Agri Trends report for April offers an analytical breakdown of livestock and commodity prices.

Nation in Conversation at Nampo 2016

Farmer’s Weekly takes an in-depth look at what to expect at the Nation in Conversation panel discussion during the Nampo agricultural show.

Free State Agriculture encourages positive industry news

Free State Agriculture (FSA) and Absa Agribusiness hosted a group of national and provincial media representatives at their first positive news media tour in Harrismith in the Free State on...

New African Horse Sickness outbreaks in Western Cape

Two more horses have died from African horse sickness (AHS) in the Western Cape since a young stallion had died of the dreaded sickness last month.

Botswana farmers want adjustment in BMC cattle prices

Farmers in Botswana have raised concerns that the price at which the Botswana Meat Commission (BMC) is buying cattle is being eroded as they now have to feed livestock at...

Nico Harris is Farmer’s Weekly mentor breeder of the year

Nico Harris, owner of Nguni Vriendschap Boerdery in Melmoth in KwaZulu-Natal, was named the Farmer’s Weekly mentor breeder of the year at the 2016 SA Stud Book Elite awards on...

Do you use animals to guard your livestock?

We are looking for farmers with two or more years experience in using donkeys, alpacas or dogs to guard their livestock against predators, mainly jackal and caracal.

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