Crop census to gauge data reliability
In an effort to make crop estimates more reliable, the Maize Trust of South Africa has commissioned SiQ, a company specialising in field surveying, agricultural statistics and software development, to...
Avo group rejects abuse claims
Israeli produce group Agrexco Carmel has dismissed allegations that it is producing avocados under conditions in which workers' rights are abused.Issue Date: 16 February 2007
Plan promises better competition for fruit canning
The fruit canning industry task team recently finalised a business plan to enhance global competitiveness.Issue Date: 16 February 2007
China deal a ‘big step forward’ for SA
SA agricultural industry LEADERS have welcomed the export agreements that were signed with last week, saying the deals will open up huge new markets for SA produce and result in...
Setback for Bothaville ethanol plant
Ethanol Africa has temporarily halted construction of its Bothaville, Free State ethanol production plant due to delays in raising additional funding and indecision over which construction model would be most...
Clover still faces four charges
National dairy processor Clover has been let off the hook for one charge by agreeing to cooperate with the Competition Commission in its investigation into alleged anti-competitive behaviour in the...
Parmalat pays farmers 15c/litre more
Parmalat South Africa recently increased the price it pays to members of the SA Milk Cooperative (Samilco) by 15c a litre. Issue Date: 9 February 2007
Milk shortage to cause price rise
Consumers will be forced to FORK out a little more for milk and dairy products due to an international and local milk shortage. Issue Date: 9 February 2007
Perspective – 9 February 2007
The iconic, sphinx-shaped hill at Isandlwana, KZN, looms above the whitewashed cairns erected in memory of the British soldiers who died here in the battle against the Zulus in 1879....
Tongaat-Hulett invests R1,3 billion in Mozambique
The Tongaat-Hulett Group (THG) plans to increase its annual sugar production capacity in Mozambique by 155 000 tons following the approval of R1,3 billion to be used to expand its...
Senwesko Feeds re-branded
Senwesko Feeds has been re- branded to Nutri Feeds. Issue Date 9 February 2007
SA winemakers will get by
A few SA wine producers will be negatively affected by the loss of 168 French oak wine barrels and wine equipment after the MSC Napoli ran aground at Branscombe in...
Official linked to murder
An Mpumalanga Home Affairs official has been arrested in connection with the murder of Johan Prins who was shot dead on his farm in Groblersdal last month. Issue Date 9...
Flood Relief Scheme being redrafted
Agri Eastern Cape has expressed disappointment with the agriculture department's draft Flood Disaster Relief Scheme for the period ending 31 December 2007, saying it's “discriminatory against commercial agriculture”. Issue date...
SAPS disbands Empangeni Farm Watch
The safety of the large farming community of and its surrounds in KZN has been left hanging in the balance following a sudden decision by SA Police Service (SAPS) officials...
Mbeki urged to break deadlock
The controversy concerning reported remarks by land and agriculture minister Lulama Xingwana that rape and assault of farmworkers were rife in the sector looks set to continue. Issue Date: 9...
Eva’s boss denies farm-school ban
The owner of the farm where Kenneth Eva was murdered some weeks ago has denied allegations that he has now banned children from the neighbouring tribal community from attending the...
Eskom pulls plug on farmers
National electricity provider Eskom's load-shedding to minimise strain on the country's power infrastructure was met with irritation and outrage from farmers. Issue Date: 2 February 2007
Minister skirts the issues
After appearing hours late for a press briefing in Beaufort West last month, land and agriculture minister Lulama Xingwana gave guarded responses to TAU SA's memorandum to the Department of...
