Deciduous fruit expert honoured
Prof Karen Theron, horticulturalist and deciduous fruit expert, has received a Stellenbosch University Chancellor's Award for her outstanding service as a researcher in both the academic community and the country's horticulture industry.
Land Bank to cushion farmers hard hit by drought
Land Bank is currently reviewing the production loans of farmers affected by the drought with a view to carrying over debt to the next season.
Western Cape producers donate tons of feed
Producers in the Western Cape have donated approximately 120t of feed to livestock producers experiencing severe grazing shortages after the winter’s below-average rainfall.
Agri Eastern Cape president clarifies drought disaster aid comments
Agri Eastern Cape (Agri EC) president Douglas Stern has clarified his previous statements about government drought disaster aid for the province, which resulted in him coming in for criticism from the agriculture sector (‘We did not ask for drought relief – Eastern Cape farmers’; FW, 4 December 2015).
Yellow maize imports exceed SA record
South Africa’s yellow maize imports have surpassed an 11-year record as the country struggles to meet local demand due to the drought.
Drought relief could be too costly for government
South Africa is experiencing its worst drought in more than two decades and at the latest Nation in Conversation discussion participants from the agriculture sector spoke about its political, social and economic implications.
Africa’s vast fallow lands hold great potential
Vast tracks of arable land in Africa are lying fallow and under utilised. Developing these resources will enable Africa to provide for the world’s food needs in future.
Protection for uniquely South African products
It is imperative the South African government take steps to obtain copyright on the name ‘biltong’ as was the case with Rooibos tea, according to Prof Melville Saayman, director of Tourism Research in Economic Environs & Society (Trees) at North West University.
GWK launches ad to promote new brand identity
To coincide with the unveiling of its new brand indentity, agribusiness GWK has launched an inventive advertising campaign that illustrates the importance of the farmer in sustaining food security.
New growth opportunities for SA wines
Africa and Asia are markets for growth and opportunity for SA wine businesses, according to the PwC South African wine industry insight survey 2015, released last week.
International Cheetah Day
Today people worldwide are raising awareness about cheetah conservation.
SA winemaker named world’s best
Kanonkop winemaker Abrie Beeslaar was voted the international winemaker of the year at the International Wine and Spirits Competition’s (IWSC) gala award ceremony in London.
