Brining regulations: chicken to become expensive
New brining regulations, which cap the amount of brine in whole chicken at 10% and 15% for portions, could result in rising food costs, said Kevin Lovell, CEO of the South African Poultry Association (SAPA)
SA wildlife industry hopes for improved M99 supplies
With the recent announcement that Elanco Animal Health would be selling its interests in the manufacture and marketing of the potent large game capture drug, M99, in South Africa, Wildlife Ranching SA (WRSA) is hoping that supply of this drug will be improved.
Mycotoxin contamination a global food safety threat
More than 25% of the world’s crops are contaminated with poisonous moulds and fungi known as mycotoxins.
SA needs more black commercial potato farmers
Industry organisation, Potatoes SA, would like to see more potatoes produced by black-owned farming enterprises on South Africa’s fresh produce markets.
Smoke detectors promises to save lives
The Breede Valley fire department and the Disaster Management Centre in the Western Cape have launched a project to evaluate the effectiveness of smoke detectors to combat losses during fire outbreaks.
Vasari buys renowned KWV Group
The KWV Group, one of the world’s most renowned brandy and wine brands, is to be sold for R1,15 billion to a leading consumer focused investment group.
150 volunteers assist with security during Nampo
Security is being beefed up at this year’s Nampo Harvest Day, courtesy of members of the public.
Macadamia Crop Estimates lower than expected
The South African Macadamia Growers’ Association (SAMAC) has released an updated crop forecast, which anticipates the 2016 season to yield 39 000t of nuts in shell (NIS), with a kernel moisture content of 1,5%.
Downward trend continues for SA agricultural machinery sales
Uncertainty surrounding a number of factors has continued to put downward pressure on the national sales of new tractors and combine harvesters.
Nampo a huge money-spinner for small town of Bothaville
With an expected 70 000 people attending this year’s Nampo Harvest Day, Bothaville and surrounds will be packed.
SA agricultural training in Denmark proving successful
South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Senzeni Zokwana, visited Denmark in mid-April 2016 to cement agricultural business relations with that country.
Effective veld management lacking in South Africa
Scientists forecast that by 2050 grass cultivation would need to increase by 80% to accommodate future growth in the livestock sector and the rising consumer demand for meat.
