Black farmers more vulnerable to theft
A lack of resources has made black farmers more vulnerable to stock theft, according to the South African Institute of Race Relations (IRR).
More tolls for Limpopo on the cards
Farmers will have to brace themselves for another increase in transport costs if more toll gates for Limpopo are approved.
Work on land reform still far from finished – Zuma
President Jacob Zuma said the next administration will need to take forward a number of policies to further redress the dispossession of the black majority of their ancestral land.
Afriforum concerned about water quality
Excessively high E. coli counts in South Africa’s water has raised concerns over the country’s water management systems.
Understanding of food production declines
Agriculture is being driven forward by genetic improvements and better cropping techniques. But lack of understanding of how food is produced has left many consumers scared of biotechnology and doubtful...
Gauteng and Western Cape Afasa elect interim committees
Tepsy Ntseoane and Ismail Motala were elected interim committee members for Gauteng and Western Cape African Farmers Association of South Africa (AFASA) respectively after two years of leadership challenges.
Zuma urged to deliver clear policy direction on jobs, land reform
President Jacob Zuma will have to deliver more than promises tonight (13 February) when he delivers the state of the nation address in parliament to convince South Africans that the...
NW farmers rally around fellow farmer who lost 65 cattle to lightning
Victor Badenhorst, who lost nearly 50% of his cattle herd after it was struck by lightning, was at a loss for words when a herd of 50 cattle were handed...
Organic vs GM: Aussie farmers square up in court
A landmark court case is currently underway in Perth, Australia, with an organic farmer suing his neighbour for loss of income after his property was allegedly contaminated by genetically modified...
Animal disease warning for NW farmers
The heavy rains in the North West have brought about an increase in livestock diseases.
Deadly driver’s sentencing postponed
The sentencing of the truck driver who collided with a goods train, killing 24 seasonal farm workers in July 2012, will be handed down on June 20, according to African...
Limpopo residents warned about rabies
The department of health has issued a warning to residents of Limpopo to seek help if bitten or scratched by a suspected rabid animal.
Binnie succeeds Boëttger as Sappi CEO
Multinational pulp and paper company Sappi Limited has announced that its current chief financial officer, Steve Binnie, will replace Ralph Boëttger as company CEO as of 1 July.
Milk imports down amid weak rand
The weakened rand has resulted in an increase in the imported dairy price and consumers can subsequently expect to pay more for milk.
Southern and western Free State still in drought’s grip
While some farmers in the Free State have renewed hope for the season after the widespread rain at the beginning of February, those south and west of Bloemfontein are still...
Farmers expected to buy older-priced machinery as rand weakens
General rains have fallen in many of the summer cropping areas over the past two weeks, said the SA Agricultural Machinery Association (SAAMA) chairperson Callie Human, in a press release.
Protection of agricultural products
Members of the public have less than a month to submit comments to government regarding the protection of agricultural products with geographical indicators.
Early summer planting figures
According to the Crop Estimates Committee’s latest figures, an estimated 1 571 500ha white maize had been planted in the 2013/14 season compared to the 2012/13 season’s 1 617 200ha...
What Agri SA expects from government
Prior to the state of nation address due to take place on 13 February and with political parties gearing up for the general election, Agri SA has released a statement...
Heavy rains break North West drought
Heavy, widespread rains have been reported in the drought-stricken areas of the North West during the past week.
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