Over 150 000 visitors attend the world’s leading animal production trade fair
A whopping 156 000 visitors from around the globe are reported to have attended the November 2014 edition of the biennial EuroTier animal production trade fair held in Hanover, Germany.
KZN MEC gives thumbs-up to hefty farm murder sentences
The two murderers of a KwaZulu-Natal timber contract harvester have been sentenced to life imprisonment, according to a statement by the province’s MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison, Willies...
Take hedging of maize prices seriously
Maize producers who didn’t hedge some of their production earlier in the year when prices were still above R2 000/t, probably found it difficult to cover term debts over and...
Don’t celebrate Africa’s economic growth just yet
The majority of humanity – some four billion people – live in high-density slums and that number will increase as people continue to flock to urban areas, seeking a ‘better...
Good start to table grape season
The first table grapes of the new season are being harvested and packed as producers across the country look forward to a good production year.
Western Cape names farm worker of the year
Jerome Thomas, general manager at Kanonkop Wine Estate, Stellenbosch, has been named the Western Cape Farm Worker of the Year.
Time to change SA’s red meat classification?
The 12th meat symposium held in Pretoria recently included a report-back on research carried out by a task team appointed in 2009 to investigate the current red meat classification system.
SA misses target to sign CADDP compact
South Africa will miss its own target for signing the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development (CAADP) Programme compact this November.
State-of-the-art herbicide filling line opens in Brits
A groundswell is rising to put agriculture in its rightful place where it can generate growth and employment and address food security and social inequality said Andrew Guthrie, regional director...
Toyota SA awards young farmer
A positive attitude and a passion for agriculture won North West farmer Sakkie van Zyl the prestigious Toyota SA/Agri SA Young Farmer of the Year award.
El Niño clouds summer weather forecasts
The approximately 66% chance that an El Niño event is going to develop this coming summer is reportedly making it difficult for meteorologists to gain a clearer picture of weather...
Good rains fall in the Free State
Much-needed rain has been recorded in the Free State since the weekend. Bultfontein had showers of 50mm and more, while between 50mm and 60mm fell in the Wesselsbron area.
Farmers in central provinces awarded
Cobus van Coller from Viljoenskroon was honoured as the central branch of Agricultural Writers' SA’s 2014 Free State Farmer of the Year at the organisation's award ceremony in Bloemfontein Friday...
Conditions on Thandi Modise’s farm have improved
A recent inspection of the farm belonging to National Council of Provinces chairperson Thandi Modise has reportedly revealed improved conditions.
Government’s problems create opportunities for SA farmers
SA's government is in trouble and can't possibly deliver on all the economic promises it made to the electorate over the years, according to independent agricultural economist Dr Kobus Laubscher.
Diesel price to fall in November
The price of diesel will probably decline by as much a 56c/litre at the start of November, according to forecasts by the Automobile Association of SA.
Pigeon fanciers have their feathers ruffled
Pigeon racing will have no significant impact on feral pigeon invasion in the country, according to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA).
Boost for North West subsistence farmers
North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo recently handed over 10 Bonsmara and 10 Brahman stud bulls to 20 farmers in Mahikeng as part of the provincial government’s sire subsidy scheme.
Highlights from Afasa’s 3rd AGM
The African Farmers Association of South Africa (Afasa) held its 3rd AGM from 19-21 October in Irene, outside Pretoria.
Nene announces plans to curb government spending and increase tax revenue
Government is running out of money, leaving finance minister Nhlanhla Nene with one of two choices – he either has to increase taxes or cut state expenditure.
