African aquaculture grows 83% in 10 years
Aquaculture is the world’s fastest-growing food production sector, with a growth rate of 5,6%. Farmed fish topped beef farming globally for the first time in 2012, with 66 million tons...
Fouriesburg fire still raging
The veld fire between Senekal, Rosendal and Fouriesburg that started earlier was still burning by 10 o’clock this morning.
North West declared a disaster area
The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (NW DARD) has processed more than 19 000 applications for financial assistance after the province was recently declared a disaster area.
SA and US discuss stronger trade relations
Deputy minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Dr Pieter Mulder recently met with the US Department of Agriculture’s deputy secretary, Krista Harden in Pretoria.
14km wide veld fire raging outside from Fouriesburg
A devastating veld fire is raging in the Eastern Free State.
Veld fire warning for the Free State
The Free State Umbrella Fire Association has issued a general veld fire warning for the whole province.
Industry must handle extension services – Nerpo
Government must hand over extension service work to commodity organisations because it’s failing to deliver this service itself.
Overberg’s Farm Worker of the Year
Marthinus Farao of Riviersonderend was named as the Total SA Overberg Farm Worker of the Year at a gala event held on 17 September at the Agri Mega Week in...
Fruit, veg and flower associations for North West
The North West department of agriculture will launch provincial vegetable, fruit and glower producers’ organisations in Brits on Thursday, 19 September.
Promoting the role farmers play in feeding SA
Agriculture and the farmer’s image are set for a boost with TAU SA’s new campaign to publicise the importance of the sector.
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
