Sabrina Dean
Multimedia journalist active in print, radio and online platforms.
FAW ‘in hand’ in South Africa, but vigilance needed
Although the threat posed by fall armyworm (FAW) in South Africa remains, there is no crisis at present. This is according to Dr Gerhard Verdoorn, consultant to Croplife SA.
Merino farming family shares recipe for success
The Southey family of Middelburg in the Eastern Cape has a long legacy of Merino sheep farming. Generations of dedication paid off last year when Julian Southey was named the 2016 Voermol Sheep Farmer of the Year.
Fieldworkers empowered through animal health training
Approximately 30 people involved with an NGO partnership in KwaZulu-Natal benefited from a recent basic animal health training course in Mpumalanga.
Investigations continue against Wesselsbron labour broker
The farming community in the Free State has condemned the situation in Wesselsbron in which charges have been laid against an alleged labour broker suspected of multiple counts of child labour.
Young Farmer of the Year feels lekker about Northern Cape win
Jaco Strauss, a 39-year-old farmer from the Vaalharts area, has been named as the Agri Northern Cape Young Farmer of the Year.
Wildfires destroy more than 60 000ha in the Free State
Farmers are still counting the cost of wildfires that killed livestock, and destroyed more than 60 000ha of grazing and 4 500 bales of feed across the Free State in the space of a week, according to Free State Agriculture (FSA).
Accolades for top women in agriculture
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ annual Female Entrepreneur Awards (FEA) programme has recognised the role of women in South Africa’s agricultural sector for 17 years.
Agri jobs recovery rests on Western Cape rainfall
Although 40 000 jobs were ‘lost’ in the agricultural sector in the second quarter of 2017, this was in line with seasonal norms due to reduced horticultural activity.
Mlengana rejects DAFF’s ‘fabricated’ charges
Suspended Director General (DG) of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), Mike Mlengana, has said that the preliminary charges issued against him were a gross misrepresentation of the truth.
Afasa partnerships will aid commercialisation of farmers
The African Farmer’s Association of South Africa (Afasa) in the Free State has resolved to continue fostering partnerships that will enable emerging farmers to go forward as commercial farmers.
Questions raised over duty-free wheat imports
Questions have been raised about duty-free wheat imports expected this year, which reportedly will amount to between about R300 million to R400 million, following the signing of an economic partnership agreement (EPA) between the European Union (EU) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) last year.
Wheat farmers urged to scout for fall armyworm
Grain SA has strongly advised local wheat farmers to be on the lookout for fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) after unconfirmed reports were received of the pest being found in wheat production areas in Zimbabwe.
Agri DG Mike Mlengana suspended
Suspended Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Director-General Mike Mlengana says his suspension did not come as a shock, as his relationship with Minister Senzeni Zokwana had been deteriorating for some time.
A continent of tremendous opportunities
Agriculture role players considering doing business in Africa were reminded that the continent comprised different countries with different needs...
Agribusiness must consider national interest – Gordhan
Former finance minister Pravin Gordhan suggested that delegates attending the Farmer’s Weekly Agribusiness Africa Conference in Johannesburg initiate an agricultural chapter of the CEO Initiative.
Dr Akinwumi Adesina named 2017 World Food Prize winner
African Development Bank (ADB) president, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has been announced as the 2017 World Food Prize (WFP) laureate.
Coke plans for upcoming sugar tax
Coca-Cola South Africa has introduced a variety of measures over the past few years to reduce the sugar content of its products.
High praise for 2017 Grain Academy graduates
The 2017 Syngenta Grain Academy graduation ceremony was held at the UFS Business School on 23 June.
Caution urged amid uncertain winter rainfall prospects
While most summer rainfall regions have entered the winter season in a better state than last year, winter rainfall regions are reportedly very dry and there is considerable uncertainty over rainfall prospects.
Crop failure and conflict affecting food security in Africa
Low rainfall, drought, conflict, and internal displacement are affecting food security across Africa.
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