Stored maize threat to prices
South African maize kept in storage is likely to push already low maize prices further down by December.
World Egg Day raises awareness
Figures from the FAO show that 870 million people suffer from chronic hunger and an estimated 171 million children under five years of age are chronically malnourished.
Weather services warn of fire danger this weekend
The Free State provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development warned livestock owners in the Free State and North West to be on high alert over the weekend as the fire danger rating was extremely high.
Zambia seeks help from SA to develop farming
A unique opportunity exists for South Africa and Zambia to partner in developing the agriculture sector in both countries as well as agricultural trade between the two countries.
KWV takes top position at Veritas
Top honours went to Paarl-based KWV wines as best wine producer for the fourth consecutive year at the Veritas Wine Awards recently.
Free State areas declared disaster zones
Zastron and Bethlehem in the Free State were declared official disaster areas following the 2014 veld fire season in which more than 400 000ha was destroyed, said Dr Jack Armour, operational manager of Free State Agriculture.
Cele asks South Africans to give food
South Africa’s deputy agriculture minister, Bheki Cele, has asked people with access to food to give to those that are in dire need.
Ostrich leather not “in fashion” this season
The demand and prices for ostrich leather and feathers is experiencing some reluctance in the market after a strong run with very good prices to farmers last year.
GE as good as non-GE feed
Although the use of genetically engineered (GE) feedstuff has caused regulatory shake-ups, trade-disruptions and an escalation in non-GE and organic feed prices in many countries, a new study has found there is no difference in the health or performance of animals receiving GE feed or the nutritional make-up of the meat, milk, eggs or other products derived from these animals.
KZN chiefs deny women land
Only one out of about 300 traditional leaders in KwaZulu-Natal allocated land to women, said Sizani Ngubane, founder of the Rural Women’s Movement (RWM).
Convoy to the Congo
A convoy of trucks carrying equipment and spares is to leave from Grootvlei bound for Niari province in the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville) tomorrow, 1 October.
More land lost to veld fires
About 5 500ha was lost to veld fires near Verkykerskop in the north-eastern Free State this weekend.
Farm gate inflation rises as overall PPI declines
Producer price inflation (PPI), which represents inflation at the factory gate, for manufactured goods slowed to 7,2% in August, according to Statistics SA.
KZN farmers in desperate need of rain
Farmers in KwaZulu-Natal are in desperate need of rain before the end of October.
District committees to speed up land reform in WC
Farmers in the Western Cape have been asked to help speed up land reform in the province by participating in the establishment of district land reform committees.
Rhino poaching syndicate to appear in court
A 10-member rhino poaching syndicate that operated in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal is expected to appear in court on 29 September.
Zokwana punts conservation agriculture
The widespread adoption of conservation agriculture practices is being encouraged by South Africa’s minister of agriculture, Senzeni Zokwana.
Harrismith fire death toll climbs to six
Six people have so far died during the veld fires that destroyed an estimated 45 000ha in Harrismith.
Increase awareness on World Rhino Day
Today people across the planet will come together to highlight the plight of rhinos on World Rhino Day.
Three people died in Harrismith veld fire
Fire-fighting teams, farmers and landowners in Harrismith remain on high alert after yesterday’s devastating veld fire in which three lives were lost and 40 000ha was destroyed.
