Don’t read too much into current growth rate
The agricultural sector recorded a positive growth of 16,3% in the third quarter of 2010. This follows a 4,9% growth rate in the first quarter and a 13,6% growth rate...
NWK could face R50 million fine
A Supreme Court of Appeal ruling that found Lichtenburg agricultural company NWK guilty of simulating a loan agreement with First National Bank (FNB) to increase its interest deduction for tax...
Pioneer’s R12/share offer ‘ridiculous’
If farmers and others holding 35% of KWV put on a united front, they can ward off a possible buy out of the 92-year-old company by Pioneer Foods.
False armyworm responsible for up to 50% losses of the barley harvest
The insect responsible for the loss ofup to 50% of barley harvests in the Vaalharts irrigation scheme in the Northern Cape has been identified as the false armyworm (Leucania loreyi).Issue...
Train to Mozambique starts rolling
After a recent agricultural meetingin Xai-Xai, Mozambique, Agri SA will set up a branch there, dubbed Agri SAMos.
Worsening condition of SA roads to cost billions
South Africa's roads, especially in the countryside, are in an extremely bad condition, with a study by the South African Road Federation indicating that potholes cost motorists R50 billion in...
Barloworld confident of grabbing market-share with economy tractors
Well-known industrial machinery marketer Barloworld is confident its introduction of two low-cost tractor ranges in an already hotly contested South African market segment will bear fruit for the company.
Increase in November tractor sales ‘encouraging’
Given the late onset of summer rainsand the expectation that 10% less maize will be planted this year, the 4,8% increase in November 2010 tractor sales compared to November 2009,...
Mthethwa’s 9-month firearm licence processing target questioned
It would be a miracle if the SA Police Service (SAPS) processed the 800 000 outstanding firearm licence renewals by October 2011, said the Gun Owners of SA (GOSA) association.
Spin-off benefits of Bt insect resistance
GM crops are monitored post-release as part of studies to investigate the beneficial impact of GM traits like Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) insect resistance, effects on non-target insects, and potential insect...
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