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Invasive blue tick now in Namibia

The invasive pantropical blue tick, a parasite linked to cattle fever or babesiosis, was recently detected in Namibia.

Communal land to be used as collateral

The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) has been formulating legislation to make it easier for farmers on communal land to access finance from commercial banks.

Hundreds of Caprivi vultures poisoned

Elephant poachers in Namibia’s Caprivi Strip are thought to have deliberately poisoned an estimated 600 vultures, although the fallout from the incident could be as high as 1 000 birds.

Dairy cow investors lose millions in lease scheme

Dairy farmers and investors who leased dairy cattle to a farmer in Koppies in the Free State have been dealt a serious financial blow with the mysterious disappearance of their cattle.

South Africa staggers while Africa booms – Schüssler

South Africa’s economy is not growing fast enough to stem the growing tide of unemployment. The ‘new normal’ for the country is 2,5% to 3,5% of GDP growth per year.

Vaal water restrictions imminent

Irrigation farmers along the Vaal River could soon face water restrictions as demand is increasing. If restrictions were to be imposed, farmers would be first in line to bear the brunt.

Vulture massacre highlights illegal use of poison

Parties responsible for the killing of 48 Cape Griffon vultures and one African white-backed vulture should be punished, said Griffon Poison Information Centre director Dr Gerhard Verdoorn.

BFAP predicts lower profit margins for farmers

Over the next 10 to 20 years farmers can expect narrower profit margins compared to the past five years, with fierce competition among local and international players.

Gwede Mantashe to co-ordinate agriculture revival

Agriculture is such a complex industry that one ministry has difficulty co-ordinating all the functions involved.

Agriculture risks summit planned in Ghana

The Risks in Agriculture Summit to be held from 26 to 27 November 2013 in Accra, Ghana, hopes to provide a platform for high level discussions for delegates involved in the growth, trade, transportation, storage and processing of cocoa, coffee, cotton, palm oil and rubber in the West African Region.

Locusts cause food crisis in Madagascar

Up to a quarter of Madagascar’s food crops have been destroyed by a locust plague raging since last year.

DuPont Pioneer, Pannar Seed transaction concluded

DuPont Pioneer and Pannar Seed announced the conclusion of the transaction in which Pioneer has acquired a majority share in Pannar earlier today.

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