Controversial KZN energy survey will be ‘non-invasive’
Rhino Oil & Gas Exploration South Africa (ROGESA) recently announced that it would be using non-invasive techniques in an initial survey of fossil energy reserves on approximately 850 000ha in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.
Improvement in Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index
After remaining below 50 index points for five consecutive quarters, the Agbiz/IDC Confidence Index recovered by 13 index points to 60 index points in the third quarter of this year.
Land claimant communities receive title deeds
The minister of the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) Gugile Nkwinti handed over title deeds to eight successful land claimant communities from the North West, Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga.
Sugar tax will cause extensive job losses
The South African Sugar Association (SASA) has called on Treasury to reconsider its intention to introduce tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) by April 2017.
Deciduous fruit industry honours top achievers
The deciduous fruit industry recently honoured seven top achievers who have contributed significantly to the success of the industry.
SAPS arrest 11 stock theft suspects in the act
Free State Agriculture (FSA) has announced the arrest of 11 alleged stock thieves in the province during the past two weeks.
SA and Australia work on Russian wheat aphid research
The outbreak of Russian wheat aphid (RWA) in Australia earlier this year could have caused a severe decline in wheat production and completely destroyed barley production.
Use the FAMACHA system to control parasites
This FAMACHA system was developed in South Africa to measure anaemia levels in smallstock.
Clover shows good financial results
South Africa-headquartered consumer goods and beverages group Clover Industries reported it was able to overcome challenging market conditions to record “excellent” financial results for its financial year ended 30 June.
Market agent checklist for farmers
Some small-scale farmers have little knowledge of market dynamics, therefore it is important for both producers and market agents to understand their mutually dependent relationship, says Agricultural Produce Agents Council (APAC) chairperson, Lizel Pretorius.
Land Bank continues to fund distressed farmers
The Land Bank entered the financial year under review amidst significant financial market changes.
Fresh genetics introduced into uMkhuze lion pride
Three male lions from Tswalu Kalahari Reserve in the Northern Cape have been relocated to the uMkhuze section of the world heritage site iSimangaliso Wetland Park in KwaZulu-Natal.
Two farm attacks in the Free State
Two farm attacks were reported in Bothaville and Smithfield, Free State, on Wednesday.
Fuel prices likely to increase in October
Hopes for a continued decline in petrol and diesel prices have been dashed.
Five facts about South Africa’s maize industry
Summer grain prices reached record levels as a result of the second consecutive year of drought as well as sharp currency depreciation.
New guide for the management of indoor pests
CropLife South Africa (CLSA) recently announced a new guide for the responsible management of indoor pests.
How to guard against internal parasites
Infestations can lead to considerable financial loss. Better management is the only solution.
Record temperatures shrink potato yields but demand remains high
The latest statistics from Potatoes South Africa (PSA) show dryland and irrigation potato farmers are still dealing with the consequences of the high temperatures accompanying the drought.
Agri in recession but industry performance will improve
The agricultural industry is in recession as a result of the drought, but the sector’s performance will improve again when the drought comes to an end.
