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New port key to trade expansion

The proposed Durban Dig-Out Port (DDOP) is essential to ensure the future relevance of the Durban Port, which is fast running out of capacity to meet demand, says programme director Marc Descoins.

Cultivating pseudo-grains in South Africa

The NuGrainSA Consortium introduced pseudo-grains to South Africa in 2013. Plant breeder at ARC-Roodeplaat, Willem Jansen van Rensburg, says that quinoa and grain amaranth are the most promising for local cultivation.

The Plus factor: Amazone Catros+

It’s easy to become a dedicated convert to the Amazone Catros+, says one farmer: just test it.

Horses and capped hocks

If not treated in time, this kind of swelling can ruin a show horse’s career, warns Kim Dyson.

Statutory levies for poultry imports

The National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) has requested groups in the poultry industry to submit comments regarding the proposed statutory measures relating to levies, registration and records and returns on imported products.

R22 million water reticulation project for Dinokana

North West Premier Thandi Modise launched the first phase of a R22 million water reticulation project at Dinokana village outside Zeerust recently.

Fuel transport levy cut

An inland fuel transport levy which costs consumers an extra 3c/l will be abolished by the department of energy from next month, according to Sapa.

New MD for GWK

Pieter Spies has been appointed as agribusiness GWK’s new managing director following the departure of Johan van Wyk. Spies will join the company on 1 June.

International speakers for SA Stud Book symposium

Two leading international speakers will address the annual SA Stud Book International Breeding Symposium in Bloemfontein this year.

New DuPont technology centre to benefit farmers in Africa

DuPont’s new regional technology centre, which opened in Delmas, Mpumalanga, recently, aims to bring leading global agricultural innovation, especially in the field of new seed technology, to farmers in South Africa and the rest of the continent.

Major electricity theft syndicate exposed

Eight farmers appeared as state witnesses in the Lydenburg Magistrate Court in Mpumalanga on Monday, 24 March, in a major electricity theft case.

Buffalo mum to the rescue

An oblivious buffalo calf almost falls prey to a lion, while calling for its mother.

Grain transport differential increased by 9,8%

An intervention by Grain SA meant that maize farmers saved R100 million on transport differential costs. This was according to Grain SA CEO Jannie de Villiers.

Career fair to assist learners

Leading organisations and companies in the fresh produce sector will be showcasing their products, services, career opportunities, bursary options and internship programmes at the third Agri-Food Career and Bursary Fair at Stellenbosch University on 27 March.