New book explores game ranch profitability in SA
Local biltong hunters spend an average of about R31 500 on a hunting trip every year, according to Game Ranch Profitability, a book released by Absa Agribusiness recently.
SA farmers must look to technology – AMT conference
The Agrimark Trends (AMT) annual agricultural outlook conference held in Pretoria recently focussed on trends in weather, technology, land reform, genetically modified (GM) seeds and farming opportunities in Africa.
Book launched to showcase agricultural economics in SA
The Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa (AEASA) launched its 50-year-anniversary publication entitled AEASA in Practicia: The Role of Practicing Agricultural Economists in South Africa.
State investment in agricultural economics in the spotlight
Government investment in agricultural economics in South Africa is declining after a few years of significant spending.
Drought conditions mar maize production’s final estimate
The final production estimate for white and yellow maize has gone up by 1,1% and 1% respectively, according to the Crop Estimates Committee (CEC).
Latest national crime stats show increase in stock theft
The latest national crime statistics were released in Parliament today (29 September) by embattled national police commissioner Riah Phiyega.
Australia calls for applications for scholarships and short courses
Australia’s government has called for applications for its prestigious scholarships.
Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark to visit SA
The Danish embassy in SA has announced a visit by Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark to South Africa in November. He will be accompanied by Denmark’s Minister for Environment and...
Danish royal to visit SA to strengthen business ties
The Danish embassy in SA has announced a visit by Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark to South Africa in November.
Malawi youth encouraged to become better farmers
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid-Tropics (ICRISAT) has targeted Malawi as one of the sub-Sahara countries where agriculture can play a significant role in poverty alleviation, according to...
Sable bull sells for R27 million as game prices soar to new highs
The reputation of the breeder played a huge role in the prices achieved when auctioning off quality game, according to the Wildlife Ranching SA president Dr Peter Oberem.
Victory for evicted farmers as Zim government property gets auctioned off
A lawyer for evicted white Zimbabwean farmers has described the auctioning off of a Zimbabwe government-owned property in South Africa this week as a “symbolic victory”.
Smallholder farmers march to premier’s office over stalled project
More than 100 disgruntled smallholder farmers marched to Premier Stanley Mathabatha’s office in Polokwane on Wednesday (September 23) to deliver a memorandum of demand over a stalled multi-million rand poultry...
‘Tree-preneurs’ to grow a million trees to combat deforestation
A network of South African ‘tree-preneurs’ is involved in an international campaign to raise awareness about deforestation and climate change.
SA leads the way in celebrating World Rhino Day
While events are being held around the world to celebrate World Rhino Day 2015 today (22 September) to raise awareness of rhino poaching, the celebration at SA’s Isimangaliso Wetland Park...
Farmers considered responsible water users in SA
Farmers are considered to be one of the more responsible user groups internationally when it comes to groundwater.
Murders committed on farms in the Free State and Limpopo
Two suspects were apprehended this weekend following the murders of Hansie Raath and two children of farm workers on the farm Palmietkuil in Vredefort on 19 September.
South Africans caught smuggling Sable antelope
Three South Africans have been caught allegedly trying to smuggle Sable antelope into South Africa.
New chairperson for Suidwes agriculture
Suidwes Landbou has elected Hansie Viljoen as chairperson of its board of directors.
Kudu bull sells for R9,4 million
A kudu bull has been sold for a record R9,4 million by Dries Visser, from Dries Visser Pure Bred Game.
