Fresh produce inquiry confirms dilapidated infrastructure impedes transformation
An untenable environment in which farmers have to operate has been cited as the reason transformation has mostly failed within the fresh produce sector in South Africa, and why participation...
Water Affairs’ Senzo Mchunu appointed acting agriculture minister
Former agriculture minister Thoko Didiza was elected National Assembly Speaker at the first sitting of the National Assembly on Friday. In her place, Senzo Mchunu, the minister of Water Affairs...
Pushback against EU’s ‘discrimination against wool’
Proposed methodology to measure the environmental footprint of apparel and footwear are threatening the feature sustainability of natural fibres.
Eskom’s latest plan to load farmers’ power bills slammed
Eskom’s latest plan to drastically elevate charges on fixed costs in the agriculture sector would only worsen the power utility company’s challenges and made no economic sense, Francois Wilken, Free...
Livestock farmers warned to get welfare in place
While the pork industry is showing optimism in terms of production and market growth, producers have been warned to pay more attention to animal welfare issues to maintain the positive...
Namibia lifts ban on South African poultry imports
The Namibian Directorate of Veterinary Services lifted its ban on poultry meat imports from South Africa on 20 May 2024.
South Africans encouraged to take action on World Environment Day
In a unified effort to address environmental challenges, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment is calling on all South Africans to commemorate World Environment Day.
Extreme weather blamed on climate change and El Niño
Heavy rains and gale-force winds caused destruction in some parts of the country, but brought welcome relief in other parts.
Foot-and-mouth disease confirmed in KZN
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been confirmed in two districts in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). The KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development confirmed that there were currently two outbreaks in the Zululand...
Big trends affecting the wine industry
John Barker and Felicity Carter reflected on some of the major trends reshaping the wine industry at the recent South Africa Wine Summit held in Cape Town.
Agri players may have to fine-tune their approach after the elections
As South Africa heads to the polls on Wednesday, the dire state of the country is more in focus than ever as we mark 30 years of democracy. Front-of-mind for...
Stud pays quarter of a million for 50% share in Brahman bull
The R250,000 paid for a 50% share in a Brahman bull named Buffel (JVZ20 321) by the Advantage Brahman Stud near Howick in KwaZulu-Natal makes sound economic sense, according to...
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