UK meat contamination, mislabelling widespread
Health inspectors in Leicester, Britain found that nearly half the meat products sampled in a survey contained species of animal that were not declared on the product's label, theguardian.com reported.
Wine industry growing responsibly
Wines of South Africa (WOSA) is celebrating 20 years of international trade with an animated video showcasing how far the wine industry has advanced since its re-admission to world trade...
CPI increases marginally in February
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for February was 5,9%, up 0,1% on the January figure of 5,8%. This was in line with expectation.
Clover surprises, but cautions about second half
Clover posted a positive set of financial results, which saw revenue up 10,4% to R4,32 billion and operating profit up 70% to R235,1million for the six months to 31 December...
Food and drink expo highlights sustainability
The Food and Drink Technology Africa (FDT Africa) trade fair and conference started on Tuesday, 18 March, in Johannesburg and focuses on all aspects of the food and drink processing...
February agricultural machinery sales take a dip
February 2014 was not a good month for agricultural machinery sales across South Africa, with the weakened rand having contributed to higher prices for the mostly imported farming equipment.
KZN farmers miss brunt of storms
While residents of communal land in parts of KwaZulu-Natal are reportedly reeling from the effects of what have been described as 'violent storms' on Monday, 17 March, initial reports indicated...
20 sheep stuffed in a Tazz
A Mpumalanga man was arrested on Monday (17 March) after SAPS members caught him in possession of 20 sheep in his Toyota Tazz.
Load shedding not foreseen
As the wet weather conditions start to clear up, Eskom said it did not foresee any further load shedding.
R12 million land restitution in the North West
Land recipients in South Africa must be supported and enabled to farm productively on viable economic units.
Buffett donates R255 million for rhino conservation
American philanthropist Howard G. Buffett, the eldest son of billionaire investor Warren Buffett, is currently in South Africa to make a donation in aid of the protection of rhinos from...
Limpopo famers count losses after heavy rains
Farmers in Mpumalanga and Limpopo are calculating losses in infrastructure damage, as the incessant heavy rains in the north eastern parts of the country continue.
South Africans ignorant about sustainability
South Africans generally have a low awareness and understanding of sustainability. According to Esti Prinsloo, director of consumer insights at the Nielsen Company SA, a recent study showed that only...
Government encourages farming
President Jacob Zuma is encouraging rural communities to get involved with subsistence farming.
CAADP investment plans offer youth employment
Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) investment plans offer significant scope for attracting youth to suitable agricultural value chains, said Dr Tobias Takavarasha, representative of the UN's Food and Agricultural...
Full dams a danger for the Northern Cape
Agri Norhtern Cape expressed its concern about the high water levels of the Vaal, Gariep and Van der Kloof dams following above-normal rainfall in the catchment area since the beginning...
Two confirmed cases of AHS in Western Cape
Two horses have tested positive for African horse sickness (AHS) in the Western Cape on a property situated within the AHS Protection Zone between Saron and Porterville.
Sickly birds land Nulaid in hot water
Nulaid, a division of Pioneer Foods, has admitted that animal welfare standards were breached at its cull facility in Rustenburg in North West, where end-of-lay birds are sold live to...
SA’s trade deficit narrower in fourth quarter
South Africa’s fourth quarter (Q4) current account deficit in 2013 amounted to 5,1% of GDP, down from the 6,4% shortfall recorded in the third quarter (Q3) of last year.
Lumpy skin disease hits Masvingo
Lumpy skin cattle disease has hit Masvingo province, in Zimbabwe, 300km north of the SA border, where more than 5 000 cattle have been affected, reported The Zimbabwean.
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