Protection for uniquely South African products
It is imperative the South African government take steps to obtain copyright on the name ‘biltong’ as was the case with Rooibos tea, according to Prof Melville Saayman, director of Tourism Research in Economic Environs & Society (Trees) at North West University.
GWK launches ad to promote new brand identity
To coincide with the unveiling of its new brand indentity, agribusiness GWK has launched an inventive advertising campaign that illustrates the importance of the farmer in sustaining food security.
New growth opportunities for SA wines
Africa and Asia are markets for growth and opportunity for SA wine businesses, according to the PwC South African wine industry insight survey 2015, released last week.
SA winemaker named world’s best
Kanonkop winemaker Abrie Beeslaar was voted the international winemaker of the year at the International Wine and Spirits Competition’s (IWSC) gala award ceremony in London.
Infighting at CPAs – a major headache for government
Of the 1 424 Communal Property Associations (CPAs) registered in the country, only 284 were complying with the government’s standards, according to the latest annual CPA report.
No water leaks by 2019 – Water and Sanitation Ministry
The ministry of Water and Sanitation has made an undertaking that there will be no water leaks costing the South African economy billions of rand per year by 2019.
Silos come tumbling down in Swellendam
More than 11 500t of canola seed ended up on the ground after 14 silos collapsed at the Sentraal-Suid Koöperasie co-operative in Swellendam on Tuesday (1 December).
DAFF minister aims to save indigenous livestock genetics
South Africa’s minister of agriculture recently showed his department’s commitment to conserving and growing the country’s indigenous livestock genetics.
Climate change discussions underway in Paris
The 2015 Paris Climate Conference, also known as COP21, is underway in Le Bourget until 11 December.
Farmers urged to report livestock theft
The National Stock Theft Prevention Forum (NSTPF) has appealed to farmers to report all cases of livestock theft.
Row erupts over Limpopo Agriculture MEC’s Nguni cattle
Joy Matshoge, MEC for agriculture in Limpopo, has come under fire for what the Democratic Alliance (DA) has termed “self-enrichment” after she applied for and received 51 Nguni cattle worth about R1 million from the provincial government.
Rain falls in the Free State
Drought stricken Free State recieved much needed rain after farmers gathered in Bothaville for Grain SA’s prayer day on Friday.
DA gives Zokwana an ‘E’
Minister of agriculture Senzeni Zokwana failed to impress the members of the opposition party, scoring an ‘E’ in the DA’s annual Cabinet Report Card.
Hundreds gather at Grain SA’s prayer day
More than 1000 people attended Grain SA’s prayer day for South Africa and its agricultural sector in Bothaville today.
Ban on rhino horn trade lifted
SA judge Francis Legodi has lifted the domestic ban on trade in rhino horns imposed by government in 2009 to reduce poaching
SANParks prepares for drought conditions
South African National Parks (SANParks) has put plans in place to manage the impacts of the drought in its parks across the country.
ARC wants more money from government
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) has called on government for more funding in order to continue delivering scientific solutions to farmers, said ARC president and chief executive Dr Shadrack Moephuli.
DAFF seeks to stop spread of Panama Disease
Government was working hard to control the Panama Disease in Mozambique and stop it from spreading to SA’s R1,5 billion banana industry.
Update on SA grain imports
South Africa’s 2015/2016 total maize imports stand at 536 687t, 70% of Grain SA’s forecast imports of 770 000t.
