Sabrina Dean
Multimedia journalist active in print, radio and online platforms.
Free State tasked with fast-tracking agro-processing plans
Free State Agriculture and Rural Development MEC, Oupa Khoabane, said that his department had been mandated to prepare an agro-processing strategy for the province without delay.
Positive outlook for red meat highlighted at N Cape congress
The red meat industry is currently in a healthy position and producers should take advantage of the many opportunities presented by the local and international market.
Northern Cape receives record entries for FEA
A record number of women from across the Northern Cape have entered the provincial leg of the annual Female Entrepreneur of the Year Awards (FEA) competition.
Agri sector contributes 22,2% growth to SA’s struggling GDP
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) announced on Tuesday that the country’s agriculture sector had grown 22,2% in the first quarter of the year.
Potato prices driven by stock availability
Potato prices climbed 14% during trade on Tuesday, 30 May, with lower stocks driving the market.
Fall armyworm invades as Kenya recovers from drought
East Africa is grappling with a fall armyworm (FAW) invasion, while still recovering from the effects of a drought that had resulted in significant maize shortages.
Award-winning Southey family shares Merino tips
Following his success at being named Voermol Sheep Farmer of the Year for 2016, Julian Southey recently hosted several hundred farmers on his farm Manor Holme near Middelburg in the Eastern Cape to share more about the farming practices.
World’s seed bank safe after water scare
No damage has been caused to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault or its seed stock following reports of water intrusion into the doomsday storage facility in Norway.
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