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 night.

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.

Food losses in Sub-Saharan at 100mt/year

Sub-Sahara Africa loses 100 million tons of food every year, according to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation.

KZN grain farmers hope for good rains

Extensive drought conditions across KwaZulu-Natal are forcing many of the province’s summer grains producers to delay the planting of their crops for the 2014/2015 season.

Family farms crucial to agri production

South Africa’s family farms are part of a global network of 570 million family-owned farms and 56% of all agricultural production came from these businesses, said Harry Prinsloo, chairperson of AgriSA’s policy committee at the Congress on Friday.

SA farmers warned of suing government over land claims

South African farmers have been warned against taking government to court to resolve or stymie land reform.

AgriSA’s Möller calls for land reform guidelines

South African agriculture needs clearer guidelines from the government on land reform, according to AgriSA. The organisation dismissed calls that half of commercial farms be expropriated and given to farmworkers.

SA malting barley production to expand

SAB Miller plans to double its malting capacity in Africa by 2030, to between 900 000t and one million tons, according to Thinus van Schoor, general manager at SAB Maltings and Hops Farms.

SA agriculture welcomes clamp down on illegal water users

Government’s plans to continue clamping down on South Africa’s illegal water users and polluters have been welcomed by national farmers’ union Agri SA.

Stored maize threat to prices

South African maize kept in storage is likely to push already low maize prices further down by December.

World Egg Day raises awareness

Figures from the FAO show that 870 million people suffer from chronic hunger and an estimated 171 million children under five years of age are chronically malnourished.

Weather services warn of fire danger this weekend

The Free State provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development warned livestock owners in the Free State and North West to be on high alert over the weekend as the fire danger rating was extremely high.

Zambia seeks help from SA to develop farming

A unique opportunity exists for South Africa and Zambia to partner in developing the agriculture sector in both countries as well as agricultural trade between the two countries.

KWV takes top position at Veritas

Top honours went to Paarl-based KWV wines as best wine producer for the fourth consecutive year at the Veritas Wine Awards recently.

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