The 2014 North West Young Farmer of the Year
Sakkie van Zyl from Wolmaranstad is the 2014 North West Young Farmer of the Year.
How agribusinesses are improving lives
Agbiz, which represents agriculture businesses, has launched a publication emphasising the role many of these businesses play in improving the lives of people in rural communities.
New reference price for imported sugar offers only temporary relief
While the South African sugar industry is grateful for the new Dollar Based Reference Price (DBRP) that may help to curb rampant imports of cheap sugar, feelings remain that this...
Land reform proposals undermine NDP – SAIRR
During the past six months government has been pushing forward with a number of new laws that comprehensively contradict the goals of the National Development Plan (NDP), said Anthea Jeffery,...
Consumers could face shortage of fresh produce
SA consumers will be forced to dig deeper in their pockets as supermarkets struggle to replenish their dwindling stock of fresh produce because of heavy rains inland last month.
GM crops debated
The much debated topic of genetically modified (GM) crops is the subject of discussion at the Food Integrity and Traceability Conference (ASSET 2014) at the Queen’s University, Belfast, Ireland today.
Physical adaptation of the Brahman impressive
The Brahman is perfectly adapted to a tropical climate, according to Brazilian, Jose Lemos speaking through an interpreter at the 2014 Brahman conference in Parys, Free State.
Sugar duty raise means first import duty in four years
South Africa’s International Trade Administration Commission (Itac) increased the dollar-based reference price of sugar by 58%, meaning importers will have to pay tariffs on shipments of sugar for the first...
‘Genomics will revolutionise animal breeding’ – Neser
Brahman breeders would be the first of the Bos indicus breed societies to commission an international genetic evaluation project, Dr Michael Bradfield of Breedplan said at a recent genetic and...
Wide reaction against land reform proposal
The farming community is up in arms over the recent proposal from minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Gugile Nkwinti that farmers should give 50% of their land to...
Wildlife ranching industry welcomes online auctions
South Africa’s wildlife ranching industry has welcomed the introduction of an online, real-time auction platform for game.
Giant pumpkin for KZN compost company
KZN compost company Farmyard Organics has grown a 60kg Atlantic Giant pumpkin.
50 years of Simmentalers
The Simmentaler Cattle Breeder’s Society of South Africa commemorates its 50th anniversary this year.
Boeboe Louw Free State Young Farmer of the year
Boeboe Louw was named the 2014 Free State Young Farmer of the Year.
Astral, Pioneer Foods announce long-term supply agreement
Poultry producer Astral Foods has announced a long-term supply agreement with Quantum Foods whereby Quantum will supply Astral with about 550 000 broilers a week.
Eastern Cape farmer and daughter attacked on farm
A group of six men shot and injured a farmer and his daughter on Wednesday night on their farm between Ugie and Maclear in the Eastern Cape said police spokesperson...
Treaty benefitting citrus exports from SA to US to be reviewed in 2015
A US treaty aiming to support agricultural development in Africa and encourage agricultural exports from Africa to the US will soon come under review.
Doctor wins livestock championship
Simmentaler and Simbra breeder from Rietfontein, Dr Obakeng Mfikwe won the prestigious Reserve Grand Championship and Miss Teen awards at the Lichtenburg Agricultural Show in North West recently.
New incentive scheme from Illovo
A new bonus sharing proposal was to be tabled at the Illovo Grower Miller Forum on 2 April, with the aim of creating an extra revenue stream through efficiency gains,...
Ermelo farmer found dead
The body of a 77-year old farmer was found on his farm in Ermelo in Mpumalanga on Monday morning.
