Agri Mega Week preview
The upcoming Agri Mega Week in the Western Cape town of Bredasdorp will serve as a forerunner for hosting an annual international African agricultural expo in conjunction with the African...
Hostile environment for agriculture
“Policy issues in South Africa influence agriculture,” said Dr Johnny van der Merwe from North-West University at the recent TAU SA Congress.
Poultry vets gather in Cape Town
Almost a thousand poultry health care professionals from about 80 countries have gathered in Cape Town for the 19th congress of the World Veterinary Poultry Association (WVPA).
Special stamps mark forestry congress
The SA Post Office has launched a set of five limited-edition stamps to commemorate the World Forestry Congress, held in Durban from 7 to 11 September.
Ramaphosa praises SA firefighters
Firefighters from government’s Working on Fire (WoF) programme took centre stage at the opening of the XIV World Forestry Congress 2015 in Durban, presenting the national anthem and raising the...
Farm attacks not only aimed at white farmers – FSA
Farm violence and murders were not aimed at white farmers only, according to Dr Jane Buys, Free State Agriculture (FSA) safety analyst. FSA and AfriForum surveys showed that farm workers...
Classes suspended at Grootfontein agricultural college
The Grootfontein Agricultural Development Institute campus has been closed after concern was expressed by parents that violence may break out on campus.
Zimbabwe’s FMD could spread to Botswana
Not only is Zimbabwe currently battling a food crisis compounded by a serious drought, there has now been an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the Plumtree district, which could...
Classes to resume at Elsenburg following protests
Classes at the Elsenburg Agricultural College are set to resume this afternoon (2 September) following student protests over the Western Cape institution’s language policy.
NCOP’s adoption of motion on farm attacks ‘encouraging’ – DA
For the first time a motion about farm attacks was unanimously adopted by one of the two houses of Parliament, the National Council of Provinces (NCOP).
Call for unity in agriculture at Agri SA congress
Agri SA was working on a strategy for unity in SA agriculture, according to Omri van Zyl, Agri SA’s designated CEO.
Nguni project a boon for developing farmers
Beneficiaries of the North West Nguni Cattle Project are going from strength to strength and have won several awards in the 2015 Agricultural Research Council (ARC) National Beef Performers competition.
Students disrupt classes at Elsenburg
A small group of students supported by the Economic Freedom Party (EFF) has disrupted classes by padlocking the entrances to Elsenburg Agricultural College.
Smallholders double yields with drought tolerant maize
The locally developed Wema conventional drought tolerant maize hybrids have proven to be a resounding success.
Global dairy prices show signs of recovery
The prices for most dairy products on an international online dairy auction platform showed an increase for the first time in about five months.
Despite lower volumes, avocado producers are doing well
Recently-appointed SAAGA chairperson, Kosie Eloff, shared the following observations about the current avocado season...
New financing model needed for farmers – Vink
It was crucial that a feasible financing model be found to help new farmers, said Prof Nick Vink, chair of the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Stellenbosch,...
SAPS investigate motive for murder of KZN farmer
Police in KwaZulu-Natal are reportedly investigating the motive behind the recent murder of farm manager Mngoma Mbanjwa (51) on Lockwood Farm near Ixopo.
The Jacaranda Agricultural Show is here
The Jacaranda Agricultural Show will take place at the Tshwane Events Centre north of Pretoria, from 26 - 29 August 2015.
Female farmers valued contributors to North West’s economy
The North West provincial government valued the significant role women farmers played in the economy of the province, according to Supra Mahumapelo, North West premier.
