Perspective-Crops wither in dry, hot weather
Despite good pre-season rains in the western grain-producing regions of South Africa, a dry mid-season accompanied by very high temperatures and high winds are placing crops under stress.
Trend for wool market is positive
Although the market has seen a slight correction to the sharp price increase of wool, the Australian market has remained very firm and the underlying trend remains positive.
Grain SA calls on producers to attend regional meetings
Grain producers have been called on to attend Grain SA's regional meetings this month to help the organisation promote and ensure the sustainable and profitable production of grain in South Africa. Issue Date: 16 February 2007
Dairy companies to submit defences
Time is nearly up for the eight SA dairy-processing companies accused of anti-competitive behaviour to submit their defences to the Competition Tribunal.Issue Date: 16 February 2007
Pick ‘n Pay gets red light on buyout
The proposed acquisition of Fruit & Veg City by national retailer Pick 'n Pay has been put on hold by the Competition Commission. Issue Date: 16 February 2007
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 conduct a census of planted crops this season.
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 cost savings for exporters.Issue Date: 16 February 2007
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 suited to the project.Issue Date: 16 February 2007
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 dairy industry.
Issue Date 9 February 2007
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
