Senwes develops soccer talent
Soccer talent and prowess were evident at the recent Senwes Inter-provincial Soccer Tournament held in Klerksdorp, according to Senwes spokesperson Japie Fransman.
Lowest wheat harvest in five years expected
The severe drought across the country took its toll on winter crops and it is clear that this year's wheat harvest will be considerably smaller than the harvests of the previous five years.
Drought puts strain on grain and oilseed crops
The prolonged drought will continue to have a severe impact on the yield, availability and prices of grain and oilseed crops.
Fighting rabies and saving lives
A new framework to eliminate rabies has been launched by the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Global Alliance for the Control of Rabies (GARC).
Alpacas protecting sheep
Since the first alpacas were imported into South Africa 15 years ago, they have become increasingly visible among flocks of sheep in the Zastron district of the southern Free State (top right).
Table grape growers expect juicy harvest
South Africa’s table grape growers are expecting a bumper harvest on the back of favourable weather conditions throughout the current growing season and due to well-developed and healthy vineyards.
Spot checks for firearm licences
Station commanders have been informed that part of their operations this festive season would be to do spot checks on firearm safes, according to a press release by Free State Agriculture (FSA).
Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Limpopo
An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been detected in Limpopo, according to the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has announced.
Tough times ahead for SA agriculture
Growth in the agricultural industry declined by 12,6% in the third quarter of 2015, and agricultural economists fear the sector will struggle to pull itself out of recession in 2016.
North West looks like a desert
The drought has left large parts of North West so dry that the landscape now resembles a desert.
Innovative methods support wildebeest research
Thanks to infrared video recorders and biotelemetry belts such as those used by athletes, researchers can now know exactly how stressed blue wildebeest can become when they are held in bomas prior to being moved.
Appeal for drought relief donations
Agribusiness company Senwes and Agri SA have established a drought disaster fund to provide assistance to farmers in distress.
