DAFF seeks to stop spread of Panama Disease

Government was working hard to control the Panama Disease in Mozambique and stop it from spreading to SA’s R1,5 billion banana industry.

Update on SA grain imports

South Africa’s 2015/2016 total maize imports stand at 536 687t, 70% of Grain SA’s forecast imports of 770 000t.

Agri SA and Senwes announce disaster fund

Agri SA and Senwes have launched the Droogte Ramp Fonds (Drought Disaster Fund) where the public can donate money online to farmers who need drought relief.

Farmers need to be vigilant during Festive Season – FSA

Free State Agriculture (FSA) has called on farmers to be more vigilant in order to curb stock theft and crime during the festive season.

R114 million allocated to help drought-stricken KZN farmers

Government has allocated R114 million to help KwaZulu-Natal farmers who are suffering due to a devastating drought.

Amended AgriBEE Sector Code draft published for comment

The Draft Amended AgriBEE Sector Code in terms of section 9 (5) of the BBBEE Amendment Act 46 of 2013 has been published in the Government Gazette as Gazette Number...

Land claims Exceptions Policy Framework goes before Cabinet

The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform has reaffirmed its commitment to address land redistribution for the descendants of the Khoi and San.

Remove all poor performing livestock during drought

Careful livestock management is called for in times of drought, according to Dr. Danie Odendaal, Ruminant Veterinary Association of South Africa (RuVASA) CEO.

Fouriesburg farmer shot in the head

A second Free State farmer fell prey to rural criminality in the province during the past week, according to Alani Janeke, Free State Agriculture spokesperson.

Odendaalsrus farm murder

Jan Barnard, a farmer from Odendaalsrus, Free State, was murdered and his wife shot in the hip on Thursday.

Hoedspruit hailstorm causes millions in damage

A recent hailstorm caused millions of rands worth of damage to mango and citrus orchards in Hoedspruit and will have an enormous impact on agriculture in this region, Jaco Fivaz...

SA mohair prices reach record levels

This week mohair prices reached record levels with the national mohair market indicator achieving its highest price level ever at an average of R224,61/kg.

Farmers told to prepare for lucerne shortage

A severe shortage of lucerne is expected in South Africa and livestock producers are advised to start sourcing supplies of the forage plant for the 2016 winter season as soon...

SA citrus pack houses to improve labelling compliance

During the past few seasons citrus pack houses registered for South Korea have had an increasing number of rejections due to incorrect labelling of cartons.

New business product to boost emerging farmers

A special business product for emerging growers has been launched by Hortgro, in co-operation with Land Bank. It includes a loan scheme, administrative support and mentorship.

Food prices will go up at the end of the year

Towards the end of 2015 South Africans will start paying more for food.

SA & US finally agree to poultry trade protocol

The US is set to soon begin exporting 65 000t of bone-in chicken portions to SA on an annual basis.

Fire-fighting resources stay on high alert due to drought

Ongoing tinder-dry and hot conditions in South Africa’s drought-stricken summer rainfall areas are keeping fire-fighting resources on high alert.

Water rationing for the Free State

Free State MEC for Police, Roads and Transport Butana Komphela has announced on local radio station OFM that water rationing is to be implemented in the province within the next...

Farmers’ profit margins deteriorating – NAMC food cost review

The National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) has launched the 2014 South African Food Cost Review.

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