South Africa

Step into the future of farming. John Deere is showcasing tractors and equipment packed with the latest technological innovations at Nampo 2024, reflecting the Agriculture in a Digital Age theme.

The back-office support system within a farming operation is more than fulfilling those dreaded office responsibilities or administrative duties. These services are the farmer’s assurance that the business is running smoothly and optimally, and form the backbone of successful farming operations. By optimising support systems, a farmer can improve productivity and profitability.

FNB Agriculture launched its new FNB Sustainable Agriculture Loan at Nampo 2024. The aim of the loan is to empower farmers and businesses to adopt practices that ensure growth and contribute to sustainable farming and the health of the planet.

Some 16 122 visitors attended the first day of Nampo Harvest Day 2024, held near Bothaville in the Free State yesterday. They arrived by, amongst others, 55 fixed winged planes and 13 helicopters.

Avoid the traffic congestion getting to Nampo by using the Mielie Hop – the easiest way to NAMPO and back!

The South African agricultural business sector is extremely positive about the expected opportunities at Grain SA’s 2024 Nampo Harvest Days that commence on Tuesday, according to Agbiz chairman Francois Strydom.

The R1,2 million support to black citrus growers in the Eastern Cape recently announced by the Citrus Growers Association’s Grower Development Company (CGA-GDC) and the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) is set to play a decisive role in helping them increase their access to global and local markets.

South Africa’s biggest and most popular agricultural show is set to deliver on all fronts this year as the weather plays its part to ease access. Nampo kicks off on Tuesday, 14 May in Bothaville, Free State, ending on Friday, 17 May.

In a significant turn for the South African sugar industry, the South African Farmers’ Development Association (SAFDA) has become a permanent member of the sugar industry.

Stock theft in the Free State is increasingly growing into a finely planned and sophisticated crime, according to Peet Swanepoel, the provincial coordinator of the Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSIRA).

The large-scale spillage of sewage, amongst other things, into the Vaal River has led to AfriForum laying criminal charges against April Ntuli, the municipal manager of the Emfuleni Local Municipality.

Now is the time for livestock farmers to sit down with their veterinarians to update their animal health and biosecurity programmes in preparation for winter, Dr Faffa Malan warned in a letter accompanying the latest animal disease report of the Ruminant Veterinary Association of South Africa (RuVASA).

The Energy Council of South Africa welcomed the recent passing of the Climate Change Bill (B9B-2022) by the Parliament of South Africa.

Steps have been taken to prevent the spread of foot and mouth, a highly contagious viral disease, from an affected Eastern Cape farm to surrounding areas.

While petrol will see an increase this month, a welcomed drop in diesel prices might provide some comfort for farmers.

The dragon fruit industry continues to grow from strength to strength as farmers report a better season in 2024 off the back of good yields and prices.

When silage is bad, it can negatively affect feed intake, immunity, growth and reproduction of ruminants. Richardt Venter gave these tips to gauge and manage the quality of silage.

The Boer goat stud sire Formula One was recently sold for R1,05 million, the highest price ever paid in South Africa for a stud goat.

In an effort to ensure the welfare of animals entering and leaving South Africa through the various ports, the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (agriculture department) has implemented a directive regarding live animal import and export.

With technology already playing an important role in the South African agriculture sector, the theme for NAMPO 2024, ‘Agriculture in a Digital Age’, is fitting to support the sector as it continues to transform in order to meet ever-changing challenges.