Land dispute possibly behind mass cattle poisoning
An unresolved land dispute might be what led to the recent alleged poisoning of 91 beef cattle belonging to a Mpumalanga farmer.
SA could become a net exporter of maize in 2017
If the National Crop Estimates Committee’s (CEC) production estimates are accurate, there is a strong possibility that South Africa could again become a net exporter of maize in 2017.
Farmers worried about yet another prospecting application
Farmers in Mpumalanga are highly concerned following recent news that yet another application to explore their province for fossil energy reserves had been submitted to government.
Rewilding of iSimangaliso well on track
The rewilding of world heritage site, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, in KwaZulu-Natal, is reportedly well on track. Several thousand head of game and a number of predator species have been reintroduced since 2000.
Agri Writers SA announce Free State & Northern Cape winners
The Free State and Northern Cape nominees for the 2016 Agricultural Writers’ Association’s Farmer and Agronomist of the Year awards represented the highest standards.
Farmer’s Weekly agri-tour to SIMA Paris 2017
Farmer’s Weekly will be your host at SIMA – the Paris International Agribusiness Show, a multifaceted, global agriculture and livestock week.
Rainfall forecast for summer 2016/2017
Concern has been expressed that time is running out for planting. No rain fell over the eastern summer crop production areas at the beginning of October.
Farmers to march on the Union Buildings
Nerpo and Afasa farmers will take their land reform and inadequate farmer support frustrations to the Union Buildings on 25 October in a peaceful march.
Stronger rand negatively impacts Mondi SA results
The “notable strengthening of the rand” against major foreign currencies during Mondi’s South Africa division’s third quarter played a significant role in negatively affecting profitability.
Mining a threat to food production and water quality
New prospecting licenses issued for shale gas exploration using the controversial hydraulic fracturing method, commonly known as fracking, as well as other mining activities remains a serious threat to South Africa’s farmers.
Possible threat to AGOA
Recent court cases arguing that poultry and pork imports from the US are putting the lives of people and animals in danger pose a serious threat to South Africa’s African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) status.
Guidelines to reduce wildlife mortalities on roads
In an effort to reduce incidents of wildlife being killed by motor vehicles on South Africa’s roads, the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) recently released the country’s first national handbook on the subject.
52 entries from SA in the 2016 World Cheese Awards
With entries for the prestigious 2016 World Cheese Awards (WCA) now closed, competition organisers have been able to confirm that 52 entries were received from 13 of South Africa’s cheesemakers.
September tractor sales down
With no change in fundamentals underpinning the market in September, national tractor sales have continued to decline, according to the South African Agricultural Machinery Association (SAAMA).
Rand Water wins international award
SA’s Rand Water was honoured by the International Water Association’s for its ‘Water Wise’ campaign.
Non-reporting of livestock theft in SA on the increase
Agri SA has appealed to farming communities to report all incidents of stock theft.
Agri leaders’ share insights on global food security
In recognition of World Food Day on 16 October, industry leaders spoke to Farmer’s Weekly about the challenge of global food security.
Poor beneficiary selection hampers land reform – Agri SA
South Africa’s land reform process was in the spotlight at the recent Agri SA Congress in Gauteng.
Celebrate World Food Day on 16 October
Communities are encouraged to participate in the events around World Food Day, celebrated on 16 October, as a day of action against global hunger.
FSA appeals to farmers to be vigilant
The Free State has encountered four farm attacks in the first two weeks of October, with farmers as well as farm workers being targeted.
