ASUF mourns the passing of Ntombi Msimang
Agri-sector Unity Forum (ASUF) chairperson Ntombi Msimang passed away on Sunday night, said ASUF in a statement.
The 2014 North West Young Farmer of the Year
Sakkie van Zyl from Wolmaranstad is the 2014 North West Young Farmer of the Year.
How agribusinesses are improving lives
Agbiz, which represents agriculture businesses, has launched a publication emphasising the role many of these businesses play in improving the lives of people in rural communities.
New reference price for imported sugar offers only temporary relief
While the South African sugar industry is grateful for the new Dollar Based Reference Price (DBRP) that may help to curb rampant imports of cheap sugar, feelings remain that this measure will be unsustainable in the medium to long term.
Land reform proposals undermine NDP – SAIRR
During the past six months government has been pushing forward with a number of new laws that comprehensively contradict the goals of the National Development Plan (NDP), said Anthea Jeffery, head of policy research at the South African Institute of Race Relations (SAIRR).
Consumers could face shortage of fresh produce
SA consumers will be forced to dig deeper in their pockets as supermarkets struggle to replenish their dwindling stock of fresh produce because of heavy rains inland last month.
GM crops debated
The much debated topic of genetically modified (GM) crops is the subject of discussion at the Food Integrity and Traceability Conference (ASSET 2014) at the Queen’s University, Belfast, Ireland today.
Physical adaptation of the Brahman impressive
The Brahman is perfectly adapted to a tropical climate, according to Brazilian, Jose Lemos speaking through an interpreter at the 2014 Brahman conference in Parys, Free State.
Sugar duty raise means first import duty in four years
South Africa’s International Trade Administration Commission (Itac) increased the dollar-based reference price of sugar by 58%, meaning importers will have to pay tariffs on shipments of sugar for the first time in four years, Bloomberg News reported.
‘Genomics will revolutionise animal breeding’ – Neser
Brahman breeders would be the first of the Bos indicus breed societies to commission an international genetic evaluation project, Dr Michael Bradfield of Breedplan said at a recent genetic and genomics discussion.
Wide reaction against land reform proposal
The farming community is up in arms over the recent proposal from minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Gugile Nkwinti that farmers should give 50% of their land to their workers.
Wildlife ranching industry welcomes online auctions
South Africa’s wildlife ranching industry has welcomed the introduction of an online, real-time auction platform for game.
