Valuer-general on the cards for land sales
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform wants to create a "valuer-general" for South Africa to ensure the department sets the "norms and standards" when it comes to the...
Pioneer expresses interest in KWV
Fresh from concluding a deal with the Competition Commission, Pioneer Foods is now contemplating making a bid for the country's second largest wine and spirit company, KWV Holdings.
‘No more dilly-dallying,’ says minister
Agricultural minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson called on government to stop "dilly-dallying" when it comes to agricultural extension officers.
DA leader visits Limpopo water project
During a visit to Limpopo, DA leader Helen Zille took time to meet farmer Koos van Amstel, who provides water for a local community in Blouberg, a rural, mostly agricultural...
Water committee founders soon after launch
President Jacob Zuma's recent surprise cabinet reshuffle couldn't have come at a worse time for the new National Water Advisory Committee (NWAC).
Cape grain harvest appears better than thought
Harvesting of the 2010 Western Cape grain crop has started, with prospects in much of the Swartland wheat-producing region looking favourable, thanks to good weather conditions during most of the...
Pioneer settlement lights the way
Pioneer Food's settlement with the Competition Commission includes a payment of R250 million to the Industrial Development Corporation to set up an Agro-Processing Competitiveness Fund.
Commission seeks to crack egg and poultry cases
Pioneer Food's R855 million settlement with the Competition Commission for anti-competitive behaviour finally closes all cases against the food giant in the bread, flour and wheat industries.
Minister makes gun licence promises
Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa's recent promise to sort out the extensive problems in the Central Firearms Registry (CFR) has drawn both applause and criticism from organisations representing South Africa's law-abiding...
No rain inhibits farmers’ expenditure
No rain inhibits farmers’ expenditure on The South African Agricultural Machinery Association (SAAMA) has attributed the slow start to this summer's general rains as the main reason behind equally slow...
Zim farmers murdered, agriculture trumped by mining
A renewed wave of intimidation and violence against the remaining white farmers in Zimbabwe can be attributed to Zanu-PF's well-worn strategy of upping violence before an election, and to the...
Deadly livestock disease in Tanzania
A deadly viral disease, which broke out in Tanzania earlier this year, could spread south, posing a mortal threat to more than 50 million sheep and goats in 15 countries.
Zambia develops new farming block
The Zambian government is developing a 100 000ha commercial farming block around the town of Serenje in the country's Central Province.
‘Dr’ Phil Mohlahlane doesn’t have matric
Former Land Bank boss, Phil Mohlahlane was recently forced to resign following a lengthy investigation into his controversial appointment in July this year as CEO of the Limpopo Agribusiness Development...
Competition Commission backs off small dairies
The Competition Commission withdrew its application for permission to appeal against the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA's) recent ruling in favour of Woodlands and Milkwood dairies.
The art of stirfrying
First, the equipment. Ideally buy a wok, this is the definitive stirfry pot which also doubles as a serving dish. That's two items for the cost of one with high...
Eastern Cape farmer wins Zegna wool competition
The winner of the 2010 Ermenegildo Zegna fine-wool competition is Stuart Dewing of the farm Highlands in the Eastern Cape's Cathcart district. His winning fleece measured 15,1 microns.
Mohair back on track
The mohair market made a turnabout on the 5th sale, with the indicator gaining 10% to close on R77,61 - and 94,5% of the small, mixed offering was cleared. Mohair...
Wool takes slight drop
BKB's merino wool indicator dropped 1,6% to end at R60,59/kg (clean) at the 10th sale of the season. This is still 5% higher than the comparative sale a year ago,...
