Effective veld management lacking in South Africa
Scientists forecast that by 2050 grass cultivation would need to increase by 80% to accommodate future growth in the livestock sector and the rising consumer demand for meat.
Agriculture is still creating employment in SA
Statistics South Africa’s latest employment figures show that fewer people in the country have jobs, with employment declining by 2.2% or 355 000 in the first quarter of 2016.
Methode Cap Classique: Trends and Figures for 2015/16
The 2015 SA Wine Industry Statistics, published by SA Wine Industry Information & Systems (SAWIS), showed that local sales of sparkling wine declined from 8,5 million litres in 2012 to 8 million litres in 2014.
ABSA Grain Trends report – April
The Absa-Agri Trend’s report for April offers an analytical breakdown of livestock and commodity prices.
US serious about nanotechnology
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made US$5,2 million (about R77 million) available for nanotechnology research at eleven of its universities.
New direction in red meat production
The meat industry is repositioning itself as a meat and genetic material exporter in an attempt to unlock the full financial potential of the industry.
SA wine quality looks promising
While the 2016 wine grape harvest will be remembered as one of the warmest, driest and most difficult to plan, it might also be regarded as one of good wine quality, according to Erhard Wolf, group manager of grapes and wine supply at brewing and beverage company Distell.
Biltong hunters hit by rising costs
Biltong hunters are undertaking fewer trips and hunting less game, yet spending more doing so, according to the National Profile and Economic Impact of Biltong Hunters in South Africa 2015 report. Gerhard Uys takes a closer look at this R10 billion industry.
SAPS and AfriForum collaborate to deal with crimes on farms
The SAPS has identified incidents of crime and violence on farms and small holdings as an emerging priority in the current 2016/2017 financial year and part of their integrated approach towards eradicating crime and criminality in this country.
Trends in beef, mutton, pork and poultry industries
The Absa-Agri Trends report for April offers an analytical breakdown of livestock and commodity prices.
Nation in Conversation at Nampo 2016
Farmer’s Weekly takes an in-depth look at what to expect at the Nation in Conversation panel discussion during the Nampo agricultural show.
Free State Agriculture encourages positive industry news
Free State Agriculture (FSA) and Absa Agribusiness hosted a group of national and provincial media representatives at their first positive news media tour in Harrismith in the Free State on 28 and 29 April.
New African Horse Sickness outbreaks in Western Cape
Two more horses have died from African horse sickness (AHS) in the Western Cape since a young stallion had died of the dreaded sickness last month.
Botswana farmers want adjustment in BMC cattle prices
Farmers in Botswana have raised concerns that the price at which the Botswana Meat Commission (BMC) is buying cattle is being eroded as they now have to feed livestock at high cost, as a result of the drought which has degraded pastures in the country.
Nico Harris is Farmer’s Weekly mentor breeder of the year
Nico Harris, owner of Nguni Vriendschap Boerdery in Melmoth in KwaZulu-Natal, was named the Farmer’s Weekly mentor breeder of the year at the 2016 SA Stud Book Elite awards on Tuesday night (3 May) in Bloemfontein.
Do you use animals to guard your livestock?
We are looking for farmers with two or more years experience in using donkeys, alpacas or dogs to guard their livestock against predators, mainly jackal and caracal.
First woman on Agri-Expo honour roll
Rina Belcher of Belnori Boutique Cheesery in Bapsfontein is the first woman whose name will be added to the list of industry stalwarts on the Agri-Expo Honorary Roll.
Current data and future predictions of grain and wheat imports/exports
Wandile Sihlobo, SA Grain economist, discusses South Africa’s grain and wheat import/export markets.
DAFF budget cut is bad news for farmers – Agri SA
Cuts made to the budget allocation for the agriculture department will have an impact on the ability of state-owned entities to provide critical services to farmers.
Poultry Meat Brining: Regulation Amendments Published
The much anticipated amendments to the Poultry Regulations, regarding the brining of poultry meat, were published recently.
