Golden wildebeest sold for R2,85 million
This past weekend, Castle de Wildt hosted the 4th annual Prestige Golden Breeders Game Auction, where a golden wildebeest bull sold for R2,85 million.
Cash injection to fight crime on farms
The Agri Securitas Trust Fund has allocated additional funds to fight crime in the farming communities of Senekal in the Free State as well as Steytlerville and Witkop near Burgersdorp in the Eastern Cape, according to a statement from the trust.
Chicory industry set to create 800 new jobs
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between Nestlé South Africa, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Eastern Cape provincial government that may see 800 permanent and seasonal jobs created by 2019, according to a DTI press release.
Cycad poacher given ‘record’ 10-year jail-term
In what could be a first for South Africa, a cycad poacher was recently sentenced to an effective 10 years in jail by an Eastern Cape court.
A traceability system needed for red meat exports
The demand for high-quality naturally-produced beef was on the increase globally and the implementation of a traceability system would enable local red meat producers to gain from the expanding markets, according to Prof Frikkie Neser, animal scientist at the University of the Free State.
Drought impacts on Senwes financial results
The 2014/2015 Senwes financial results showed that agricultural companies had to do business in a volatile environment characterised by two contrasting agricultural cycles.
Limpopo takes brunt of farm murders
This year alone 27 farm murders and 116 attacks had taken place by the end of June 2015, said Chris van Zyl, assistant head manager of TAU SA, according to a joint press statement by AfriForum and TAU SA.
Val farmers day
The Val Farmers Day sponsored by Afgri took place on 1 July at the Val show grounds in the Standerton district. Companies including Omnia, Pannar, John Deere and Toyota exhibited their products and services.
Soya bean crop could reach one million tons
South Africa’s soya bean crop for the 2015 season was likely to reach one million tons. This was 7% higher than the previous estimate for this season and about 5% up from the 2014 harvest of 948 000 tons.
KZN steakhouse named SA’s best
Steak enthusiasts will have to make their way to South Africa’s East Coast to taste the best beef cuts in South Africa after Little Havana in Umhlanga Rocks, KwaZulu-Natal dethroned two-time winner, The Local Grill in Parktown, Johannesburg, to become the best steakhouse in the country.
DAFF looks to the Netherlands to help improve agriculture training
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has partnered with the Dutch government to drive the transformation of agricultural colleges into agricultural training institutes.
Rogue Karoo lion finally recaptured
Following a three-week-long operation in mountainous terrain and through a number of river valleys, a lion that escaped from the Karoo National Park (KNP) has finally been recaptured safely.
