Nigerian tomato harvest destroyed by leaf miner infestation
Farmers in northern Nigeria have lost more than 90% of 17 000ha of tomatoes as a result of a pest infestation.
Astral CEO explains company’s decline in revenue
Drought conditions, the weak rand and large poultry imports were the main factors contributing towards the 22% drop in Astral Foods Limited’s operating profit.
Child Protection Week campaign focuses on children living on farms
Minister of Social Development, Bathabile Dlamini, launched Child Protection Week in Braakspruit near Klerksdorp in North West on 25 May.
Gauteng fast-tracks development approval
Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Lebogang Maile said his department was committed to reducing red tape to increase the ease of doing business within the...
Canola symposiums scheduled for July
According to Prof André Agenbag of the Protein Research foundation, the benefits of canola rotation are well known.
Food stalls popular at Nampo Harvest Day
A large variety of food items was on offer at the 2016 Nampo Harvest Day held near Bothaville in the Free State, with thousands of visitors enjoying the fare at...
World Milk Day: Worldwide increase in dairy consumption
Today, the dairy industry and consumers worldwide are celebrating World Milk Day.
SANParks relocates Sylvester the lion
Sylvester, the lion that escaped from the Karoo National Park in March this year, arrived at the Addo Elephant National Park on 27 May.
Shell Donates R1 million towards drought relief
A donation of R1 million by Shell to Agri SA’s Drought Relief fund comes at a crucial time as livestock and grain farmers in drought-stricken areas struggle to keep animals...
KNP loses African wild dogs to diseases
The Kruger National Park (KNP) lost a pack of 16 African wild dogs, known as the Lower Sabie pack, towards the weekend of 21-22 May, to canine distemper.
New programme to link KZN agri graduates with job opportunities
In a first for South Africa, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (KZN DARD) recently launched the Agricultural Graduates Placement Programme (AGPP).
Soya bean farmers expect smaller harvest
The latest commodities outlook released by Agbiz indicated that South Africa’s soya bean harvest will be lower this season.
