SA needs more black commercial potato farmers
Industry organisation, Potatoes SA, would like to see more potatoes produced by black-owned farming enterprises on South Africa’s fresh produce markets.
Smoke detectors promises to save lives
The Breede Valley fire department and the Disaster Management Centre in the Western Cape have launched a project to evaluate the effectiveness of smoke detectors to combat losses during fire outbreaks.
Vasari buys renowned KWV Group
The KWV Group, one of the world’s most renowned brandy and wine brands, is to be sold for R1,15 billion to a leading consumer focused investment group.
150 volunteers assist with security during Nampo
Security is being beefed up at this year’s Nampo Harvest Day, courtesy of members of the public.
Macadamia Crop Estimates lower than expected
The South African Macadamia Growers’ Association (SAMAC) has released an updated crop forecast, which anticipates the 2016 season to yield 39 000t of nuts in shell (NIS), with a kernel moisture content of 1,5%.
Downward trend continues for SA agricultural machinery sales
Uncertainty surrounding a number of factors has continued to put downward pressure on the national sales of new tractors and combine harvesters.
Nampo a huge money-spinner for small town of Bothaville
With an expected 70 000 people attending this year’s Nampo Harvest Day, Bothaville and surrounds will be packed.
SA agricultural training in Denmark proving successful
South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Senzeni Zokwana, visited Denmark in mid-April 2016 to cement agricultural business relations with that country.
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.
