Mlengana calls for unity in agriculture
Mike Mlengana, chairperson of Afasa, speaking at a panel discussion on Thursday morning, at Nampo, said there were key fundamentals to the debate on land reform.
Nampo grows stronger!
Some 100 private planes were counted at the start of Africa’s largest agricultural event, Nampo Harvest Day, on Tuesday tying in with similar attendance figures to last year.
Farmers must express greater support for NDP
The agriculture sector has widely welcomed the National Development Plan (NDP), which places much focus on the important contribution that farming and the agri-value chain can make towards job creation,...
NWK and Senwes to join forces
Two SA producer-controlled agri-companies have announced their intention to merge.
Land claims shouldn’t influence production – Zille
The next agriculture minister should have good relationship-building skills, not only technical knowledge of the industry.
French trade mission at Nampo
There are 10 French businesses exhibiting at Nampo this year. The French Trade Commission, UbiFrance, has recognised the potential for growth in sub-Saharan Africa and, like many other European countries,...
KZN dairy slurry dam claims lives of five children
The farming community of the Rietvlei area in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands is in shock following the deaths of five young children on their way to school.
Prepare for the ploughing championships at Nampo!
The SA National Ploughing Championship will again form part of the Nampo Harvest Day in Bothaville, taking place this week.
African Seed Care Institute opened in Brits
International agribusiness, Syngenta recently opened a seed treatment facility at the company plant in Brits, North West, that will also be used for research purposes, to develop and test seed...
Increase on grain ha planted for current season
Although the good rains of the 2013/2014 summer season have made a significant contribution to what is expected to be a good year for grain farmers, the industry has, over...
April world food prices below last year’s
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) reported a 1,6% drop in its Food Price Index (FPI) in April, compared to March this year.
A good but challenging year for wine farmers
Even unseasonal downpours failed to thwart the 2014 wine grape harvest.
Free State Agriculture condemns two recent farm attacks
Crimes on farms have been condemned by Free State Agriculture, after Dewetsdorp farmer Andrew Lehlohonolo and his wife Loryn Monokara were attacked on their farm Graigmont on Tuesday, 6 May.
Demand for beef expected to grow
The demand for meat products has grown rapidly during the past decade. The Bureau for Food and Agriculture Policy’s (BFAP) Coordinator: Industry Level Analysis Tracy Davids said this was due...
Farming community mourns passionate small farmer, Cobus Dowry
Former minister of agriculture in the Western Cape, Cobus Dowry (67) died on Monday, 5 May, after a long struggle with pancreatic cancer.
The Spring show is officially on
The Tshwabac Pretoria Spring Show is going ahead, despite rumours doing the rounds that it had been canceled.
Workshop to focus on small farmers
Family farming and agricultural investment will be the focus of a workshop taking place in Livingstone, Zambia, from 6 to 9 May.
Free State stock theft syndicate thwarted
The Free State Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (FS RPO) praised the Free State Stock Theft Unit of the SAPS after the recent arrest of five suspected stock thieves alleged to...
Sussex cattle ideal for commercial beef production
The time has come for Sussex breeders to redefine the role of the Sussex in SA’s beef industry.
SA research capacity compromised
South Africa’s agriculture sector needs innovative, well-supported and well-coordinated research.
