Better rainfall forecast for winter
As winter approaches, weather forecast models are showing a gradual weakening of the El Niño system that has caused severe drought conditions across much of southern Africa, according to Cobus Olivier of the SA Weather Service.
Theft, vandalism cost citrus farmers millions
Citrus farmers in the Sundays River Valley are losing millions every season because of theft of fruit and vandalising of orchards, said Hannes de Waal, CEO of the Sundays River Citrus Co-operative (SRCC).
Euthanasia not the only option for Sylvester the lion – SANParks
Social media platforms exploded with public outcry after SANParks announced its intention to euthanise the lion nicknamed Sylvester after the animal once again escaped from the Karoo National Park.
South African launches international cattle resource
SA cattle expert Theo Oosthuizen has launched an online cattle information resource for farmers and other interested parties.
Expect petrol price hike of at least 41c/litre – IRR
The South African Institute of Race Relations (IRR) has warned motorists to expect a fuel price hike of 41c/litre if the rand and oil prices remain at current levels.
Tardy implementation of livestock import regulations put SA at risk
The National Animal Health Forum (NAHF) says its members are growing impatient with government’s slow pace in implementing amended regulations for the importation of livestock from neighbouring countries.
Land invasion near Northam
A farmer from Northam in the North West is embroiled in a land invasion incident.
SA summer crops remain under severe drought stress
SA’s summer crops remain under severe drought strain and widespread, penetrating rains are urgently needed to prevent the demise of crops still on the lands, according to a Grain SA statement.
More Winter rain expected in Swartland than last season
This year’s winter rainy season in the Swartland should be better than that of 2015, according to SA meteorologist Giel Hugo.
KZN agri-parks development on the go
The development of 10 agri-parks in KwaZulu-Natal is officially on the go following the recent induction of District Agri-Parks Management Committees (DAMC) for each of the parks.
Dam levels – week 11
After heavy rainfalls throughout South Africa, dam levels in most summer rainfall areas increased slightly in week 11 of 2016.
Undercover farming: a solution for climate change
More farmers should consider taking up undercover farming, or hydroponics, as a strategy to continue producing food under drought conditions.
