State of the Nation Address 2016
State of the Nation Address by Jacob G Zuma, President of the Republic of South Africa on the occasion of the Joint Sitting of Parliament
Agri leaders speak out before State of the Nation Address
The eyes of the country are fixed on South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma, who is due to deliver his 2016 State of the Nation Address on Thursday, 11 February at 7pm.
Entire country affected by drought, report reveals
The devastating drought experienced by South Africa last year could be expected to put consumers under great pressure for the foreseeable future, according to a report from the University of the Free State.
ChemChina takeover of Syngenta
Syngenta has announced that Chinese company ChemChina has made a US$43 billion take-over offer.
Glyphosate most widely and heavily used weed-killer ever
Glyphosate-based herbicide is now the most widely and heavily applied weedkiller in the history of global chemical agriculture.
Livestock farmers urged to vaccinate against RVF
Livestock producers have been advised to vaccinate livestock against Rift Valley fever (RVF) following recent rainfall in some of the drought-stricken areas of South Africa.
McCain to assist farmers with feed
McCain SA has decided to redirect all of its edible waste to livestock farmers in drought affected areas.
Major setback for Boere in Nood
A serious setback has hit the Boere in Nood (Farmers in Need) group after a truck and trailers carrying bales to farmers, caught on fire between Theunissen and Brandfort.
SA wine fit for French president
Two wines from Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines, based in Riebeek Kasteel in the Swartland region, were recently served to French president Francois Hollande at a lunch in New Delhi on India's Republic Day.
Capespan moves into India
Fruit company Capespan has acquired a 35% stake in one of India’s largest fruit distributors, the family-owned business, Yupaa Group.
Farm worker wage increase set for March
The department of labour has announced an increase to the minimum wages for farm workers as of 1 March.
Diesel down, petrol up
The pump price of 95 Octane and 93 Octane petrol increased by 6c/l on 3 February, with the wholesale price of diesel decreasing by 62c/l (0,05% sulphur) and 63c/l (0,005% sulphur).
