‘Namibian land reform is speeding up’ – minister
Namibia's land reform process has been frustrated by delays and price negotiations.
Cassava virus on verge of epidemic
A new variant of cassava brown streak disease is on the verge of becoming an epidemic in large parts of East Africa.
Rains welcomed, but cane extraction suffers
Good rains fell over most parts of KZN over the weekend of 19 November, with Paulpietersburg, Gingindlovu and Durban most affected.
‘Saboteurs’ blamed for fake halaal meat
Muslim authorities are still upset and unconvinced by a frozen meat importer's claims that "saboteurs" were responsible for the illegal re-labelling of its products, including cases where pork was re-labelled...
Afasa satisfied after talks with minister of agriculture
After a communication gap of almost a year between the minister of agriculture, forestry and fisheries, Tina Joemat-Pettersson, and the African Farmers' Association of South Africa, the organisation expressed its...
‘Agriculture will not reap benefits of government accords’
The agricultural sector is not holding its breath over so-called benefits deriving from two accords signed recently by government to increase local procurement and advance the bio-fuel industry.
A donkey at night sets jackals aflight
A humble donkey in Eastern Cape has become the protector of "her" flock of sheep.
Protector’s investigation into costly land deal welcomed
The Public Protector's decision to investigate a R36,48 million land transaction in Mpumalanga has been welcomed by several organisations.
Farmers to the rescue after devastating fires
The Colesberg farmers who lost 60 000ha to 70 000ha to wildfires earlier this month have been inundated with support from the rest of the country.
Farmers ask for Public Protector’s help with title deeds
For 16 years, a group of Gauteng farmers have not had title deeds to the farms they occupy.
Law comes to the aid of KZN land grab victim
The Pietermaritzburg High Court has made an interim interdict, preventing a group of land invaders from illegally occupying a piece of land in the nearby village of Hilton, its final...
Maize exports: Shortfall looms
Sharp increases in maize exports are good news for the South African maize industry.
Can Chenin drive SA’s white wines?
Chenin Blanc's potential to drive the South African white wine category, as the country's signature or reference wine, was recently discussed.
Lack of fences threatens farming in North West
The lack of fencing in the communal areas in North West poses a threat to both commercial and communal agriculture.
Irish cheese imports seized
The dairy industry is hoping that the seizure of 22t of cheap cheddar cheese imported from Ireland will depress imports and relieve pressure on the local market.
De Villiers, Mokgatle in review
Nine months into his tenure as CEO of Grain SA, Jannie de Villiers has pushed for transformation at the industry body.
Seed companies refuse to give up on merger
Seed companies Du Pont Pioneer and Pannar have filed an appeal with the Competition Appeal Court to try and have a decision disallowing their proposed merger overturned.
World Bank to help SA achieve rural development
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform has partnered with the World Bank to get rural communities involved in community-driven development projects.
Wool still supported by short supply
At the recent wool auction in Port Elizabeth, the Merino indicator came under pressure although quality wools were still keenly sought after.
Tongaat-Hulett cashes in on African growth
Sugar producer Tongaat-Hulett saw its nett profit for the first six months of the year until the end of September rise to R597 million.
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