Citrus exports continue despite black spot
It’s business as usual for SA citrus exports to the EU, despite the recent fifth interception of citrus black spot (CBS) on fruit from this country.
Water allocation rights and fracking in the spotlight
The proposed National Water Policy Review could change the way farmers use their water allocations
Warnings of conflict over re-opening of land claims
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) was urged not to recommend the re-opening of the land claims process as the delayed transfer of gazetted claims heavily affected agriculture.
Rooibos industry a step closer to trademark
The rooibos industry has cleared the first hurdle towards achieving international protection for the use of the term ‘Rooibos’ while at the same time preventing misuse of the generic name ‘rooibos’.
New finance institution for fruit farmers
SA fruit marketer Capespan recently announced the launch of Capespan Capital, which will offer fruit farmers long- and short-term financing.
A website to beef up our lifestyle
The SA Red Meat Industry has launched a website where consumers can find a host of information, not only about how to cook and prepare their favourite beef dishes, but also about nutrition, beef classification and cuts, as well as how to nominate their favourite butchery for a Cleaver Award.
Sappi delists from NYSE
South Africa-based forestry, pulp and paper multinational Sappi has announced its intention to voluntarily delist its American Depositary Shares from the New York Stock Exchange.
Mines deny acid mine drainage responsibility
Taxpayers should foot the bill for acid mine drainage (AMD), as they benefited from the economic growth brought about by the mining sector.
Well-known agricultural scientist dies
Dr Abel Botha, one of South Africa’s foremost agricultural scientists specialising in fertiliser research died on August 29 in Johannesburg from cancer. He was 81 years old.
Cosatu warns of renewed farmworker strikes
SA is in the grip of strike season, but the Western Cape agricultural sector, the scene of violent strikes late last year and early this year, has not reported any strikes.
Mantashe did not get preferential treatment – DAFF
The ANC general secretary, Gwede Mantashe, did not receive priority treatment from the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), after the recent fires that affected several farms in the Cala district of the Eastern Cape, as the department was not involved in offering disaster relief.
Competition time at Agri Mega Week
The 21st Agri Mega Week, taking place from Wednesday, 18 September, to Saturday, 21 September, at Mega Park, Bredasdorp, will play host to various competitions.
