Alternatives to private land ownership
Private agricultural land ownership is a scarce in Africa, according to Pierre Vercueil, Agri North West president.
Vaccination key to healthy animals
More than half of the infectious diseases listed in the latest Ruminant Veterinary Association of South Africa’s (RuVASA) disease report could have been prevented through proper vaccination, according to Dr Faffa Malan, manager of RuVASA.
Good turn-out expected at Nampo, despite drought
The on-going drought will not affect the amount of visitors or exhibitors to attend this year’s Nampo Harvest Day which will mark the 50th anniversary of this event.
Celebrate International Earth Day
Communities are urged to plant trees as part of celebrations for international Earth Day on 22 April.
Maize input costs set to rise further
Maize farmers will be paying more for inputs as the rand continues to depreciate against the US dollar.
Sundays River’s citrus farmers losing millions
Sundays River’s citrus farmers are still suffering millions of rand in losses (R12 000/t) per year due to vandalism and fruit theft.
Graham Beck going bubbly or bust
Méthode Cap Classique (MCC) will be the new, exclusive focus of Graham Beck Wines.
China entering global agriculture market
China is modernising its agriculture sector to improve farming efficiency and agricultural output.
R120 million for emerging fruit farmers in Western Cape
Emerging fruit farmers in the Western Cape are set to receive R120 million in funding to help them increase productivity on their farms.
Construction of Africa’s largest wind farm gets underway
Covering 6 653ha and hosting 122 massive wind turbines, the Khobab and Loeriesfontein Wind Farms in the Northern Cape will be the single largest expanse of wind turbines on the African continent when fully operational.
Malawi declares state of emergency over drought
Malawi has declared a state of emergency because the country has a shortage of one million tons of maize.
Sernick announces certified Bonsmara beef brand
The Sernick Group has launched the country’s first certified Bonsmara beef brand.
