Table grape harvest on track as conditions remain unchanged
The South African table grape harvest is well underway with crop volumes estimated to be between 63,2 million and 70,1 million, 4,5 kg-equivalent cartons.
Feed donations for drought-stricken Sutherland farmers
A convoy of 33 trucks recently left the Overberg region in the Western Cape with donated feed destined for farmers in the drought-stricken Sutherland district.
‘SA tourism could lose billions due to illicit wildlife trade’
All indications are that the illicit wildlife trade in South Africa is flourishing. This was according to the Coalition Against the Breeding and Keeping of Lions and other Big Cats...
Tractor sales hard hit by dry conditions in November
Dry conditions in early summer across the central and western regions of South Africa contributed to the 27,3% year-on-year decline in national tractor sales during November 2018.
Subdued interim results for Senwes
The land debate and political uncertainty have negatively affected business confidence in the agricultural industry and this was reflected in the decline in producers’ investment and spending in the industry,...
North American pest threatens SA’s blueberry industry
A devastating pest, the blueberry bud mite (Acalitus vaccinii) has been detected in Mpumalanga.
Investigation into ‘illegal’ garlic imports
An oversupply of garlic on local markets is currently dragging down the producer price.
‘Public-private partnerships could boost small-scale farmers’
The private sector in KwaZulu-Natal should work with the provincial department of agriculture and rural development to help black farmers transform their farming enterprises from small- to large-scale commercial production,...
Concern about pressure on feedlot margins
Concerns have been expressed that feedlot margins could come under pressure going forward, especially if feed prices increased on the back of delayed summer plantings.
Agribusiness can help speed up economic turnaround – Agbiz
The private sector and agribusiness in particular, can play a major role in a turnaround strategy for South Africa.
Parliament to set up land expropriation committee
The National Assembly recently passed a motion to establish an ad hoc committee to draft a Constitutional Amendment Bill to amend Section 25 of the Constitution to allow for the...
Less positive outlook for 2019 grain production season
The agriculture sector will end 2018 on a mixed note as dry and hot weather conditions in many parts of South Africa create uncertainty for grain production, according to Wandile...