Rules cast shadow over lion breeder’s den
Outraged over new regulations on canned hunting, specifically of lions, that were announced earlier this year, a group of North West lion breeders and provincial nature conservation officials gathered on...
Are Angora goats getting weaker?
No one knows exactly how many Angora goats succumb annually to sudden cold snaps in South Africa. Farmers prefer not to talk about these fatalities - it's too much like...
Injured raptors get a new lease on life in KZN
Raptor rehabilitation got a boost when the Mayibuye Community of Umlaas Road, near Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu- Natal gave 60ha of land to Ben and Shannon Hoffman on a 99-year lease....
Why smallholders lose out on organics
Smallholder farmers can cash in on the growing organic crop market. However there are a host of factors that prevent them from successfully competing on the formal supply chain, say...
Concern over higher PPECB citrus levy
he PPECB (Perishable Products Export Control Board) recently announced a 13,4% inspection levy increase for citrus fruit. In the case of inland inspections of cartons larger than 5kg the levy...
Barley farmers plan to enter the feed industry
The barley industry hopes to develop the barley feed market in order to enhance profitability and diversify market risks. Current production primarily focuses on the beer market.
Pretty pink pompom weed threatens veld
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) said this member of the daisy family is quickly becoming an increasing threat to grassland conservation in South Its spread has especially boomed over the...
SA too dry for biofuels, says scientist
Comparing South Africa with Brazil in terms of potential for biofuel production is like comparing peanuts with coconuts and could be dangerous if taken too far, according to well-known soil...
More biofuels incentives needed – Saba
Government support for the biofuels industry is critical for the industry to get off the ground in SA. This was one of the key messages at the second African Biofuels...
Safex might introduce other commodities in future
Safex has been looking at the possible introduction of new commodities for a long time, as all businesses should keep expanding their options and not stagnate.
North West prays, while Limpopo receives
While one province is praying for rain, another's prayer has been answered. Widespread rain brought relief to farmers throughout Limpopo, while the North West Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment...
‘Stop politicking and focus on profit’, farmers told
Rian Pheiffer, Managing Director of Overberg Agri, voiced his disappointment with the poor attendance of especially commercial farmers at the Agricultural Indaba. He said the poor attendance of producers, agricultural...
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