ARC National Beef Performers Awards winners
A South African Black Angus bull of the Fredericksburg Angus Stud in Franschhoek was the winner in the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) National Special Performance Test Class category at this year’s ARC National Beef Performers Awards held recently at the Jacaranda Agricultural Show in Pretoria.
BevSA wants proposed ‘sugar tax’ dropped
The Beverage Association of South Africa (BevSA) has urged the National Treasury to drop its proposal to implement a tax on sweetened beverages sold in the country.
‘The farmer is the most important person I deal with’ – Mlengana
Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) director general Mike Mlengana has assured the agriculture industry that his main focus is to work with farmers to prevent the sector from declining further.
Veld fire warning issued for Free State
The Free State Umbrella Fire Association (FSUFA) has issued an urgent veld fire warning for the province for today and tomorrow, according to the association’s general manager, Thinus Steenkamp.
SA’s Chenin Blanc is world class
A total of 124 wines with a wide diversity of styles were entered. All were blind-tasted by a five-person panel with no indication of vintage, cellar treatment or technical analysis.
Biotechnology could improve emerging farmers’ beef herds
Access to improved beef cattle genetics could positively affect emerging farmers’ beef herds.
Innovative solutions for the environment and food security
Through research and innovation in our food production, we can provide solutions to deliver enough food.
SA’s Chenin Blanc is world class
The winners of the third annual Standard Bank/Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge were recently announced in Stellenbosch.
2016 KZN Female Entrepreneurs in Agriculture
As part of National Women’s Month celebrations, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (KZN DARD) recently hosted its 2016 Female Entrepreneurs in Agriculture Awards ceremony.
Aerial crop sprayer destroys 170 hives near Tulbagh
An aerial crop sprayer recently wiped out bees from 170 hives near Tulbagh in the Western Cape, while spraying canola fields with pesticide.
SA wine export will thrive over the next decade
South Africa’s wine export is set to soar by 13% over the next decade, according to the latest Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) baseline report.
Diesel price could fall further
Grain farmers struggling with profitability due to drought conditions may be in for some relief in coming months.
High transport costs hampering agricultural sector’s competitiveness
The high cost of transport and logistics in South Africa is having a negative impact on the competitiveness of the agricultural sector.
Participate in holistic planned grazing study
Farmers have been invited to contribute to a national study on grazing intensity and holistic management.
Western Cape’s top women in agriculture honoured
The Western Cape’s top women farmers were recently recognised for their contribution to the province’s agriculture sector.
World cheese awards open for entries
The 29th World Cheese Awards has opened for entries. The award is organised by the Guild of Fine Food, and judging will take place in San Sebastian, Spain.
ChemChina and Syngenta get clearance for takeover
China National Chemical Corporation (ChemChina) and Syngenta announced that they had received clearance on their proposed transaction from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
New wheat import tariff to be published without delay
South African wheat producers welcomed the Pretoria High Court ruling in favour of Grain SA, ordering government to publish the new wheat import tariff in the Government Gazette not later than 24 August.
Concert to raise funds for ‘Boere in Nood’
Three music concerts in aid of ‘Boere in Nood’ (BIN) will be staged at the Jacaranda Agricultural Show from 24 to 28 August.
Joburg Market’s rapid development
The Joburg Market (JM) is developing at a rapid rate as not only a regional market, but also a hub for South Africa and the rest of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), according to acting CEO, Josiah Mazibuko.
