Total stock theft figures could be underestimated
Stock theft figures in South Africa might currently be underestimated by four times if University of the Free State (UFS) research is accurate.
Glyphosate poses minimal cancer risk
There is no proof that the chemical glyphosate caused cancer in humans and animals under normal veld conditions, according to Dr Gerhard Verdoorn, head of the Griffon Poison Information Centre.
News making headlines in FW – 22 May
Land reform is the top news maker this week, after Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Gugile Nkwinti made a surprise announcement that government is considering lowering the land...
Israelis’ agricultural partnership with Eastern Cape mooted
The Israelis are hosting an agribusiness seminar in East London today a day after meeting Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform MEC Mlibo Qoboshiyane about a possible partnership to...
Harvesting soya beans in KZN’s Kamberg Valley
Farmer’s Weekly journalist, Lloyd Phillips, recently attended the 96th AGM of the Kamberg Valley Association in KwaZulu-Natal.
DoL confirms that forestry wages apply to 9-hour day
In response to an enquiry from Forestry South Africa (FSA), the Department of Labour (DoL) has confirmed that the new minimum wages for workers in the country’s commercial forestry sector...
Afasa, Nerpo ask for clarity on land ceilings
While Afasa and Nerpo agreed with Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, Gugile Nkwinti’s land ceiling of 5 000ha, stakeholders needed to be engaged further on the matter as...
Zokwana ‘must stop telling farmers to calm down’ – opposition leaders
The ANC wants land reform to fail as part of its plot to gain state control over all land. And agriculture minister Senzeni Zokwana, is misleading farmers, playing a game...
Help to find SA’s best steakhouse
Where in South Africa have you eaten your best steak? Which steakhouse serves the juiciest char-grilled beef?
‘Do not submit to paralysing pessimism’ – Nampo visitors discuss politics & labour
The lack of trust between role players in agriculture came to the fore during a Nation in Conversation session at Nampo 2015.
Land ownership cap surprise
The Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Gugile Nkwinti announced during his budget speech that government plans to halve its 12 000ha cap on land ownership.
Nampo 2015 – bigger and better than ever
More than 650 exhibitors will attend Grain SA’s Nampo Harvest Day, to be held between 12 and 15 May outside Bothaville in the Free State.
Egg prices remain flat despite growing demand
Egg consumption has continued to grow in South Africa, with prices fairly stable in the formal sector, despite considerable cost pressure, according to David Allwright, managing director of The Free...
Nothing about us without us – Afasa
Afasa is concerned that politicians allegedly do not invite them to be part of key development programmes for farmers but only reach out to them when it’s time to launch...
Nestlé reduces added sugar content in its Nesquik brand
One of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, Nestlé, has cut the added sugar content in its long-popular brand, Nesquik.
Climate change affects coffee plants
Coffee drinkers who savour their daily caffeine fix may have to find substitutes as climate change has already had a “substantial impact” on coffee production.
Illegal netting suspects caught
Illegal netting will soon be a thing of the past at Vaalkop Dam in North West.
Farm murder figures – TAU SA
The 14 April 2015 murder of an Eastern Cape farmer brought the total number of farm murders in South Africa to 19 so far this year.
TAU SA young farmers’ day
Young farmers from across the country gathered in Midrand on Wednesday to touch base with fellow farmers and to gather information on issues impacting on their businesses.
Frozen yoghurt wins top SA prize for dairy
A surprise result in the South African Dairy Championships saw a frozen yoghurt scoop top honours from all cheeses, butters, ice creams and milk to be named the 2015 South...
