DAFF budget cut is bad news for farmers – Agri SA

Cuts made to the budget allocation for the agriculture department will have an impact on the ability of state-owned entities to provide critical services to farmers.

Poultry Meat Brining: Regulation Amendments Published

The much anticipated amendments to the Poultry Regulations, regarding the brining of poultry meat, were published recently.

Poverty aggravates problem of livestock predation

Human–wildlife conflict has historically been portrayed as a management problem where solutions lie in technical changes or financial incentives.

Only two days left to buy jackal-proof fencing at reduced prices

Dr Gerhard Verdoorn, director of the Griffon Poison Information Centre and BirdLife South Africa, urged South African livestock farmers to make use of the limited offer to buy jackal-proof fencing...

Drought conditions affecting SA’s bee population

Fears have been expressed that the ongoing drought in parts of South Africa is set to hit the country’s honey bee populations, and that in turn will affect agricultural output.

The 2016 Bathurst Agricultural Show a resounding success

The annual Bathurst Agricultural Show (BAS) held from 1-3 April 2016 provided entertainment for the young and old, including numerous exhibitions, a variety of different stalls, equestrian events and livestock/poultry...

Youngsters add clout to conservation in iSimangaliso

The thin green line between conservation and law enforcement in KwaZulu-Natal’s 332 000ha iSimangaliso Wetland Park received a boost recently when 30 young graduates of the department of environmental affairs’...

Best butcheries announced at Cleaver Awards

The best butcheries both nationally and regionally were announced at a luncheon at Cleaver Awards ceremony held at the Definitive Conference in Isando.

Alternatives to private land ownership

Private agricultural land ownership is a scarce in Africa, according to Pierre Vercueil, Agri North West president.

Vaccination key to healthy animals

More than half of the infectious diseases listed in the latest Ruminant Veterinary Association of South Africa’s (RuVASA) disease report could have been prevented through proper vaccination, according to Dr...

Good turn-out expected at Nampo, despite drought

The on-going drought will not affect the amount of visitors or exhibitors to attend this year’s Nampo Harvest Day which will mark the 50th anniversary of this event.

Celebrate International Earth Day

Communities are urged to plant trees as part of celebrations for international Earth Day on 22 April.

Maize input costs set to rise further

Maize farmers will be paying more for inputs as the rand continues to depreciate against the US dollar.

Sundays River’s citrus farmers losing millions

Sundays River’s citrus farmers are still suffering millions of rand in losses (R12 000/t) per year due to vandalism and fruit theft.

Graham Beck going bubbly or bust

Méthode Cap Classique (MCC) will be the new, exclusive focus of Graham Beck Wines.

China entering global agriculture market

China is modernising its agriculture sector to improve farming efficiency and agricultural output.

R120 million for emerging fruit farmers in Western Cape

Emerging fruit farmers in the Western Cape are set to receive R120 million in funding to help them increase productivity on their farms.

Construction of Africa’s largest wind farm gets underway

Covering 6 653ha and hosting 122 massive wind turbines, the Khobab and Loeriesfontein Wind Farms in the Northern Cape will be the single largest expanse of wind turbines on the...

Malawi declares state of emergency over drought

Malawi has declared a state of emergency because the country has a shortage of one million tons of maize.

Sernick announces certified Bonsmara beef brand

The Sernick Group has launched the country’s first certified Bonsmara beef brand.

South Africa