Demand drives wool to record
For the first time ever, the wool price has pushed through the key level of R100/kg, and, rather than currency fluctuations, farmers have strong demand to thank.
Chicken imports soon to own biggest share of SA market
Imports of chicken meat are continuing at a rapid pace and look set to hit record highs by the end of the year.
Kynoch invests in logistics
Kynoch Fertilizer recently imported fertiliser blending facilities worth R100 million in an environment of low business confidence.
Excess labour laws hinder farm production
An excess of labour requirements is having a counter-productive effect on farms as farmers struggle to keep up.
Favourable maize prices spur farmers’ intentions to plant
Encouraged by favourable current and short-term future national maize prices, South Africa's crop farmers have indicated that they are likely to plant about 9,7% more land to maize this coming...
Farmers sceptical about government flood help
Recent promises of flood assistance worth nearly R150 million have been met with scepticism by affected farmers.
Transformation of fruit exports lagging
Concerns about black farmers' lack of access to export markets are still raging as transformation of the industry remains slow.
Government needs to dig deeper in its pocket to fight bird flu
A mentor for around 70 small-scale black ostrich farmers in Eastern Cape described the money allocated to combat H5N2 Avian Influenza as a pittance.
‘Exodus of farmers could be scare-mongering’ – academic
Agriculture business leaders recently predicted that South Africa will lose up to a half of its commercial farmers in the next 20 years.
Massive renewable energy deal signed
Harrison and White Investments has signed a US billion deal with the Lesotho government to develop the largest renewable power project in Africa.
Co-ops key in smallholder agriculture
Agricultural co-operatives play a key role in improving the lives of millions of smallholder farmers and their families.
Quest to better manage the Nile
Accelerating pressure on land and water resources and rapid population growth in the Nile River basin could intensify hunger and poverty in the region.
