Top Boran genetics for new North West commercial farmers
Six Boran stud breeders in North West recently donated 10 Boran bulls to a number of communal farmers in the province.
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Rabbit farmers left in dire straits after Coniglio liquidation
Government and farmers are rallying to save the rabbit farming industry after one of its biggest role players, Coniglio Rabbit Meat Farms, was liquidated in October.
Concerns raised over state of SA’s wheat crop
Weather-related challenges are expected to negatively impact the prospects for South Africa’s wheat harvest, with some dryland producers in the Free State expressing concern that they will not harvest even 1t/ha.
Cash-strapped consumers ditch luxuries
A recent trading update by the Distell Group has indicated that consumers are tightening their belts and looking for value for money.
‘Unbundling of Eskom could boost SA agriculture’
To ensure its survival and sustainability, Eskom is planning to unbundle its generation, transmission and distribution operations, which will become distinct legal entities by December 2022.
Agri and land reform not immune to tightening of fiscal belt
Only passing reference was made to agriculture and land in the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), which was presented in Parliament on Wednesday by Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni.
No need to panic about water shortages, yet – Sisulu
While South Africa is currently in a “very serious” situation with regard to water shortages, there is no need for the public to panic “at this stage”.
Strong support for drought care boxes for farmers’ wives
Wellington Country Women’s Agricultural Association (CWAA) has so far received thousands of care boxes for farmers’ wives in the drought-stricken regions of South Africa.
Consumer inflation down but food inflation up – economist
South Africa’s consumer inflation (CPI) for September was marginally down at 4,1% year-on-year, compared with the 4,3% recorded in August, according to data from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).
Lower dam levels not yet cause for concern – economists
Rainfall prospects to replenish the water levels of some of South Africa’s dams, which have been dipping below the levels recorded at the same time last year, are not looking promising at least until the end of November.
‘Negligent municipalities will be held to task’ – minister
Sustainable water use, access to water, and transformation were some of the main challenges facing the water sector, according to Lindiwe Sisulu, Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation.
Load-shedding poses threat to irrigated crops in central SA
Ongoing load-shedding could have a catastrophic impact on irrigated crops in central South Africa, according to agricultural leaders in the region.
Heatwave set to hit quantity and quality of agri produce
Widespread heatwave conditions are expected across large parts of South Africa from Friday, affecting agricultural output and the quality of fresh produce and grazing.
Stone fruit production set to increase, despite drought
The South African stone fruit industry is forecasting improved volumes for the 2019/2020 season compared with last year.
World Food Day focuses on healthy diets for a #zerohunger world
This year’s World Food Day, to be celebrated on 16 October, marks the 74th anniversary of the founding of the UN’s Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO).
Below-normal summer rain predicted as dam levels decrease
Although water supply scenarios for much of the country are currently deemed comfortable, forecasts of a chance of below-normal rainfall for early summer do not bode well for parts of the Eastern Cape and Limpopo where rivers are reportedly drying up.
World Egg Day: celebrating the many benefits of the egg
Today – 11 October - marks World Egg Day, a global salute to the health benefits and versatility of the egg. The theme of the campaign is ‘Eat your egg today and every day’.
‘Crime and drought must not let farmers lose hope’ – Didiza
Safety and security on farms continues to be one of the main challenges that the South African farming sector has to grapple with, especially crimes such as stock theft and attacks on farmers and farmworkers.
Global food price index up 3,3% year to year
September’s global Food Price Index remained unchanged from August at nearly 170 points, but was 3,3% higher than the corresponding period in 2018.
Northern Cape welcomes R30 million in drought aid
Agri Northern Cape welcomed the announcement by Deputy President David Mabuza that R30 million would be made available for the procurement and distribution of animal feed to the drought-stricken province, said Nicol Jansen, Agri Northern Cape president.
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