When spaghetti grew on trees
On April 1, 1957, the BBC aired a story about the ‘spaghetti tree’ on its current affairs programme Panorama.
Sugar industry awaits government’s bio-ethanol policy
With government having set October 2015 for the introduction of mandatory blending of bio-fuels into existing fossil fuels, the country’s sugar industry is interested in seeing where it can play...
ZZ2’s experience with effective micro-organisms
Soil-borne diseases were increasing and long-term yield declining, a syndrome that was connected to exhausted soils and consumer pressure. This was according to Stephanus Malherbe, research agronomist at ZZ2.
Warning against land claims scammers
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform has warned against scammers after the recent passing of the Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Bill by the National Council of Provinces.
SA’s grain storage capacity exceeds 20 million tons
During the past season the local grain industry handled 16 million tons of grain, maize exports amounted to 1,8 million tons and 15 000t of soyabeans were exported.
Statutory levies for poultry imports
The National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) has requested groups in the poultry industry to submit comments regarding the proposed statutory measures relating to levies, registration and records and returns on...
R22 million water reticulation project for Dinokana
North West Premier Thandi Modise launched the first phase of a R22 million water reticulation project at Dinokana village outside Zeerust recently.
Fuel transport levy cut
An inland fuel transport levy which costs consumers an extra 3c/l will be abolished by the department of energy from next month, according to Sapa.
New MD for GWK
Pieter Spies has been appointed as agribusiness GWK’s new managing director following the departure of Johan van Wyk. Spies will join the company on 1 June.
International speakers for SA Stud Book symposium
Two leading international speakers will address the annual SA Stud Book International Breeding Symposium in Bloemfontein this year.
New DuPont technology centre to benefit farmers in Africa
DuPont’s new regional technology centre, which opened in Delmas, Mpumalanga, recently, aims to bring leading global agricultural innovation, especially in the field of new seed technology, to farmers in South...
Major electricity theft syndicate exposed
Eight farmers appeared as state witnesses in the Lydenburg Magistrate Court in Mpumalanga on Monday, 24 March, in a major electricity theft case.
Buffalo mum to the rescue
An oblivious buffalo calf almost falls prey to a lion, while calling for its mother.
Grain transport differential increased by 9,8%
An intervention by Grain SA meant that maize farmers saved R100 million on transport differential costs. This was according to Grain SA CEO Jannie de Villiers.
Career fair to assist learners
Leading organisations and companies in the fresh produce sector will be showcasing their products, services, career opportunities, bursary options and internship programmes at the third Agri-Food Career and Bursary Fair...
Two new facilities to assist in fight against parthenium
Two facilities to rear bio-control agents (BCAs) to combat the highly destructive alien invasive parthenium, also known as famine weed, are to be established by the KZN department of agriculture,...
KZN farmers must step up security
A spate of farm attacks in KwaZulu-Natal has highlighted the need for the farming community to urgently step up its home security measures.
Bonsmara – the ideal beef breed for Africa?
The Bonsmara breed is the ideal breed for the African continent. This was according to Bonsmara breeder Arthur de Villiers.
Joemat-Pettersson court action ‘premature’
The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Tina Joemat-Pettersson, has asked for a court review of a Public Protector report which recommends that disciplinary action be taken against her for...
SA record price for Holstein Bull
Spitsvuur Spits-Superstar from Dr. Kobus Hendriks’ Inovula Holstein herd was recently sold for R200 000.
