Poultry in distress despite import duties
The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) is making progress in the war on dumping of chicken leg quarters with the import duty for the US increasing to R9,40/kg.
Parliament grills OBP on vaccines
Members of parliament have found Onderstepoort Biological Products’ response to claims that some of its vaccines have failed somewhat unconvincing. Denene Erasmus reports.
Mining in Nyl River flood plain threatens agricultural survival
Proposed mining by Sylvania Resources in the Nyl River flood plain has landowners up in arms over the possible destruction of the sensitive ecosystem.
Eskom’s efforts to minimise wildlife electrocutions welcomed
Ongoing efforts by national electricity provider, Eskom, to minimise the risk of wildlife electrocutions around the country have been welcomed by conservationists.
Johne’s disease outbreak in the Eastern Cape
An outbreak of Johne’s disease has been confirmed on a farm in the Barkly East district in the Eastern Cape, and the farm was placed under quarantine in April.
Pump price adds to administered cost pressure
May’s pump price increase of 28c/l for petrol and 8,4c/l for diesel will escalate the agriculture industry’s fuel bill by R84 million a year.
Crocodile farmer in hot water
Single-pen crocodile farming has come under fire after Coen Labuschagne, owner of Metcroc Boerdery in northern KwaZulu-Natal, was charged with animal cruelty by the National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA).
Farmers called upon to prepare for the 2012 veld fire season.
Farmers and land owners are warned to prepare for the 2012 veld fire season.
Hunters welcome government’s engagement initiative
South Africa’s wildlife ranching and hunting sectors are pleased that government has acknowledged their contributions to job creation and economic development.
Budget for agricultural disasters increases
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has set aside over R2.8 billion for disaster management in the next year.
Zulu King’s development bank idea a good one
Zulu King Zwelithini KaBhekuzulu’s proposal for the establishing of a development bank offering loans to farmers and other entrepreneurs on communal Ingonyama Trust lands in KwaZulu-Natal has been welcomed by a range of stakeholders.
Cleaver awards
Butchers from around the country were praised for their standards of excellence at the Cleaver awards.
