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Understanding of food production declines

Agriculture is being driven forward by genetic improvements and better cropping techniques. But lack of understanding of how food is produced has left many consumers scared of biotechnology and doubtful of food safety.

Gauteng and Western Cape Afasa elect interim committees

Tepsy Ntseoane and Ismail Motala were elected interim committee members for Gauteng and Western Cape African Farmers Association of South Africa (AFASA) respectively after two years of leadership challenges.

Zuma urged to deliver clear policy direction on jobs, land reform

President Jacob Zuma will have to deliver more than promises tonight (13 February) when he delivers the state of the nation address in parliament to convince South Africans that the country’s governance is in good hands.

NW farmers rally around fellow farmer who lost 65 cattle to lightning

Victor Badenhorst, who lost nearly 50% of his cattle herd after it was struck by lightning, was at a loss for words when a herd of 50 cattle were handed over to him at the Gerdau sale pens.

Organic vs GM: Aussie farmers square up in court

A landmark court case is currently underway in Perth, Australia, with an organic farmer suing his neighbour for loss of income after his property was allegedly contaminated by genetically modified canola.

Animal disease warning for NW farmers

The heavy rains in the North West have brought about an increase in livestock diseases.

Deadly driver’s sentencing postponed

The sentencing of the truck driver who collided with a goods train, killing 24 seasonal farm workers in July 2012, will be handed down on June 20, according to African Eye News Service.

Limpopo residents warned about rabies

The department of health has issued a warning to residents of Limpopo to seek help if bitten or scratched by a suspected rabid animal.

Binnie succeeds Boëttger as Sappi CEO

Multinational pulp and paper company Sappi Limited has announced that its current chief financial officer, Steve Binnie, will replace Ralph Boëttger as company CEO as of 1 July.

Milk imports down amid weak rand

The weakened rand has resulted in an increase in the imported dairy price and consumers can subsequently expect to pay more for milk.

Southern and western Free State still in drought’s grip

While some farmers in the Free State have renewed hope for the season after the widespread rain at the beginning of February, those south and west of Bloemfontein are still struggling.

Farmers expected to buy older-priced machinery as rand weakens

General rains have fallen in many of the summer cropping areas over the past two weeks, said the SA Agricultural Machinery Association (SAAMA) chairperson Callie Human, in a press release.

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