ChemChina and Syngenta get clearance for takeover
China National Chemical Corporation (ChemChina) and Syngenta announced that they had received clearance on their proposed transaction from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
New wheat import tariff to be published without delay
South African wheat producers welcomed the Pretoria High Court ruling in favour of Grain SA, ordering government to publish the new wheat import tariff in the Government Gazette not later...
Concert to raise funds for ‘Boere in Nood’
Three music concerts in aid of ‘Boere in Nood’ (BIN) will be staged at the Jacaranda Agricultural Show from 24 to 28 August.
Joburg Market’s rapid development
The Joburg Market (JM) is developing at a rapid rate as not only a regional market, but also a hub for South Africa and the rest of the Southern African...
First wind turbine raised at Loeriesfontein Wind Farm
With the lifting of the first of its eventual 61 wind turbines, yet another milestone was recently achieved at the R3,5 billion Loeriesfontein Wind Farm (LWF) currently under construction in...
Cellular services closer to farming communities
Agri SA and AliSom Communications have joined forces to bring cellular and Internet services closer to farming communities.
Negativity about SA agriculture unfounded
The drought has had a devastating effect on agriculture in large parts of South Africa and many farmers will face much difficulty regaining losses caused due to the impact of...
Farmers urged to stock one month’s fuel supply
To date, fuel supplies across South Africa have been only marginally disrupted by striking petroleum industry workers.
Learning to fight wildfires
The Free State Umbrella Fire Protection Association (FSUFPA) announced a new wildfire training programme aimed at landowners and farmworkers at the association’s recent media day in Dewetsdorp.
SAPA warns farmers against fraudulent suppliers
The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) has received numerous reports of fraudulent companies selling poultry production equipment as well as live birds to unsuspecting farmers.
Agri Securitas assists rural communities in the fight against crime
Financial support from the Agri Securitas Trust Fund was invaluable for Agri SA’s provincial structures in the continued fight against rural crime.
SA tractor sales remain under pressure
National tractor sales for 2016 continued to decline with total tractor sales for July 2016 at 451. This was 32% lower than the 655 tractors sold in July 2015.
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