National Assembly approves Expropriation Bill
The National Assembly in Parliament has approved the Expropriation Bill and it is now awaiting assent from President Jacob Zuma.
Drought-related grazing shortages take toll on animals
Drought-related issues dominated this month’s Ruminant Veterinary Association of South Africa (RuVASA) disease report.
SA fruit industry not ready for new international container weight regulations
South African fruit exporters have just over a month left to prepare themselves for a new international requirement concerning the weighing of shipping containers.
Next grain crop estimate will impact on import decisions
The National Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) will release its fifth production forecast on Thursday 26 May.
Local Rhino horn trade ban lifted
South Africa’s ban on the trade in rhino horn has been lifted, despite a Supreme Court of Appeal application against the ruling by the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA).
Engen donates R1 million to Drought Relief Fund
The manager of commercial fuels at Engen, Mike Stead, presented the Agri SA Drought Relief Fund with a cheque for R1 million at the recent 2016 Nampo Harvest Day, to...
SA’s leading Shiraz wines announced
The results of the 4th Shiraz SA Wine Challenge were recently announced during an award ceremony held at Rhebokskloof in Paarl.
2017 could be a good year for maize, despite current drought
Through innovation, producers were better-able to survive the current drought than previous droughts. This was according to Wessel Lemmer, senior agricultural economist at Absa, who spoke to Farmer’s Weekly at...
Government policies explored at Nation in Conversation
Government policies, failed policies and issues surrounding policies were explored at this year’s Nation in Conversation dialogue at Nampo.
SA farmers not selling enough fresh produce in Africa
South Africa’s farmers, through the country’s network of fresh produce markets, should be supplying more vegetables to countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.
Farmers must take responsibility for transformation
It is vital for South African farmers to take ownership of transformation in agriculture, according to Prof Piet Croucamp, political analyst and columnist.
Agricultural stalwart Hans Lombard passes away
Veteran agricultural writer and industry stalwart, Hans Lombard, passed away last night in his sleep. He recently celebrated his 90th birthday.
