Chicory industry set to create 800 new jobs
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between Nestlé South Africa, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Eastern Cape provincial government that may see 800 permanent and...
Cycad poacher given ‘record’ 10-year jail-term
In what could be a first for South Africa, a cycad poacher was recently sentenced to an effective 10 years in jail by an Eastern Cape court.
A traceability system needed for red meat exports
The demand for high-quality naturally-produced beef was on the increase globally and the implementation of a traceability system would enable local red meat producers to gain from the expanding markets,...
Drought impacts on Senwes financial results
The 2014/2015 Senwes financial results showed that agricultural companies had to do business in a volatile environment characterised by two contrasting agricultural cycles.
Limpopo takes brunt of farm murders
This year alone 27 farm murders and 116 attacks had taken place by the end of June 2015, said Chris van Zyl, assistant head manager of TAU SA, according to...
Val farmers day
The Val Farmers Day sponsored by Afgri took place on 1 July at the Val show grounds in the Standerton district. Companies including Omnia, Pannar, John Deere and Toyota exhibited...
Soya bean crop could reach one million tons
South Africa’s soya bean crop for the 2015 season was likely to reach one million tons. This was 7% higher than the previous estimate for this season and about 5%...
KZN steakhouse named SA’s best
Steak enthusiasts will have to make their way to South Africa’s East Coast to taste the best beef cuts in South Africa after Little Havana in Umhlanga Rocks, KwaZulu-Natal dethroned...
DAFF looks to the Netherlands to help improve agriculture training
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has partnered with the Dutch government to drive the transformation of agricultural colleges into agricultural training institutes.
Rogue Karoo lion finally recaptured
Following a three-week-long operation in mountainous terrain and through a number of river valleys, a lion that escaped from the Karoo National Park (KNP) has finally been recaptured safely.
Diesel to increase by 4c/litre from midnight
Farmers had little time to celebrate the National Energy Regulator (Nersa’s) decision to reject Eskom’s tariff increase application after the Department of Energy (DoE) announced today (30 June 2015) that...
SA conservation success leads to new university course
A new short course launched by the North-West University (NWU) will provide local and international students training in proven local conservation methods.
Temperature to drop in inland provinces this weekend
Livestock farmers in the Free State were asked to remain alert this weekend because of expected strong winds, isolated showers and cold to very cold conditions over the central parts...
Poultry sector performing well in a tough economy
The SA poultry industry is out-performing the rest of the economy with growth of 3,3% per year, according to Dr Azar Jammine, an economist at Econometrix.
New World Farmer’s Organisation President
Dr Evelyn Nguleka has been elected president of the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), during its general assembly in Milan.
Government boosts poultry industry with R1,2 billion
The issue of funding for emerging farmers was a bone of contention with speakers at the recent South African Poultry Association’s AVI Africa 2015 conference, saying smallholders were subjected to...
Zeder concludes Capespan buyout
Global fresh fruit exporter Capespan is now formally part of agri-investment holding company Zeder.
CSIR leading biorefinery studies
The CSIR, in partnership with the University of KwaZulu-Natal, is pioneering new technologies aimed at using trees to their maximum potential to produce chemicals and other high value products for...
KZN police reports major stolen livestock recovery
A two-week-long collaboration among various KwaZulu-Natal SAPS stock theft units earlier this month in the north of the province reportedly netted 276 stolen head of livestock.
First black leader of Eastern Cape RPO elected
The Eastern Cape Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (ECRPO) has made history by electing its first black vice-chairperson.
